YEARLY HIGH
376.0397 XPF
YEARLY LOW
345.1048 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
356.8022 XPF

2016 KWD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 376.0397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 345.1048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.9349 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 361.1854 to the December average rate of 371.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 376.0397 was down 1.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 379.9451, 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 1,880,198 XPF
2015 Average 1,788,532 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,725,524 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,674.55 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

373.3304
347.0502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XPF 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 354.6265, compared to 358.9780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 354.6265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 358.9780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 16.9897 XPF (High: 365.4965 / Low: 348.5068). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9852 XPF (High: 354.1852 / Low: 351.2000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.9897
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9620 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 371.1403) against the same month in 2015 (average: 360.8421), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2983 (+2.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 371.1403
2015 Avg (December) 360.8421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 364.9538 358.9770 361.1854
February 363.5845 353.6106 358.5536
March 365.4965 348.5068 356.2021
April 352.4504 346.5417 349.2402
May 356.0040 345.1048 350.4747
June 357.5427 348.0355 352.1029
July 358.7917 353.2622 356.5551
August 356.1512 349.1533 352.7676
September 354.1852 351.2000 352.8316
October 361.9350 351.7937 357.0377
November 369.6509 354.4368 363.5353
December 376.0397 363.6385 371.1403