2016 KWD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.4108 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

43.8608 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.6640 ZAR

2016 KWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 55.4108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 43.8608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5500 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5539 to the December average rate of 45.3793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 55.4108 was up 5.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 52.3978, 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 277,054 ZAR

2015 Average 212,089 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 219,304 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,750.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.3713

44.5619

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ZAR 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 51.0730, compared to 46.2550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.0730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.1707 ZAR (High: 52.2597 / Low: 47.0889). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9143 ZAR (High: 46.2176 / Low: 44.3033).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.1707

December Spread (Stable) ±1.9143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5708 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 53.5539) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.2852), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2687 (+36.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 53.5539

2015 Avg (January) 39.2852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.4108	50.9427	53.5539
February	53.7634	50.8618	52.6910
March	52.5799	48.9423	51.0029
April	50.5218	47.1871	48.4321
May	52.2597	47.0889	50.7536
June	51.7776	47.8936	50.0048
July	49.0389	46.0025	47.6736
August	48.5306	44.1729	45.6745
September	48.3380	44.8164	46.7361
October	47.2606	44.7107	46.0529
November	47.4404	43.8608	46.0137
December	46.2176	44.3033	45.3793