YEARLY HIGH
0.1001 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0923 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0980 KWD

2016 LTL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0978 to the December average rate of 0.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1001 was down 3.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 501 KWD
2015 Average 498 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 461 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.09 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1004
0.0926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to KWD 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 0.0987, compared to 0.0972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0050 KWD (High: 0.0984 / Low: 0.0934). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.1001 / Low: 0.0994).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0996) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.25%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0996
2015 Avg (May) 0.1019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0986 0.0974 0.0978
February 0.0985 0.0969 0.0978
March 0.0998 0.0966 0.0983
April 0.1001 0.0994 0.0998
May 0.1001 0.0992 0.0996
June 0.1000 0.0976 0.0991
July 0.0984 0.0977 0.0979
August 0.0996 0.0980 0.0987
September 0.0996 0.0984 0.0991
October 0.0994 0.0972 0.0983
November 0.0984 0.0934 0.0959
December 0.0950 0.0923 0.0932