YEARLY HIGH
832.3477 YER
YEARLY LOW
705.3869 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
795.6158 YER

2016 KWD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 832.3477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 705.3869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.9608 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 707.1508 to the December average rate of 818.7876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 832.3477 was up 13.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 733.1596, 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 4,161,738 YER
2015 Average 3,572,849 YER
Yearly Trough Low 3,526,935 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 634,803.84 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

842.1396
694.8791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to YER 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 765.3517, compared to 825.8798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 60.5281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 765.3517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 825.8798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 117.9751 YER (High: 829.8123 / Low: 711.8372). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9786 YER (High: 830.5994 / Low: 828.6209).

April Spread (Volatile) ±117.9751
September Spread (Stable) ±1.9786

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.1364 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 828.2710) against the same month in 2015 (average: 712.0232), the exchange rate shifted by +116.2478 (+16.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 828.2710
2015 Avg (May) 712.0232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 708.8966 705.3869 707.1508
February 720.9977 709.0249 716.9362
March 715.6220 711.2527 713.9156
April 829.8123 711.8372 797.6649
May 832.3477 823.9860 828.2710
June 830.6379 825.0387 828.1719
July 829.2625 826.1411 827.7709
August 830.5556 827.3206 829.1118
September 830.5994 828.6209 829.8679
October 830.1356 824.5025 826.8166
November 826.8658 818.9704 822.9240
December 820.5813 816.8462 818.7876