2016 KWD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2058.3360 XOF

YEARLY LOW

1896.6882 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1970.3221 XOF

2016 KWD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2058.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1896.6882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.6478 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1996.8552 to the December average rate of 2036.9091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2058.3360 was down 0.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 2076.6437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,291,680 XOF

2015 Average 9,829,355 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 9,483,441 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 808,239.08 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2047.5938

1919.3778

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1960.0250, compared to 1980.6192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.5942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1960.0250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1980.6192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 95.1746 XOF (High: 2022.6134 / Low: 1927.4388). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.3633 XOF (High: 1959.1356 / Low: 1938.7723).

March Spread (Volatile) ±95.1746

September Spread (Stable) ±20.3633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 37.7355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -37.7355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2036.9091) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1987.3989), the exchange rate shifted by +49.5102 (+2.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 2036.9091

2015 Avg (December) 1987.3989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2013.1407	1984.8955	1996.8552
February	2003.6875	1954.8626	1983.7968
March	2022.6134	1927.4388	1967.7979
April	1942.5066	1917.8394	1930.0625
May	1962.8256	1896.6882	1936.9771
June	1973.9959	1918.9453	1944.6603
July	1985.4043	1948.9715	1970.0945
August	1974.1458	1930.2974	1950.4658
September	1959.1356	1938.7723	1948.4787
October	1998.8514	1942.4807	1972.7090
November	2034.8731	1958.6598	2005.0579
December	2058.3360	2003.2001	2036.9091