YEARLY HIGH
0.0315 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0308 KWD

2016 MAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0307 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0315 was down 2.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157 KWD
2015 Average 154 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 150 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.55 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0313
0.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.0310, compared to 0.0307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 KWD (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0304). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0309).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0312) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.42%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0312
2015 Avg (May) 0.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0310 0.0305 0.0307
February 0.0309 0.0304 0.0307
March 0.0313 0.0304 0.0309
April 0.0314 0.0311 0.0312
May 0.0315 0.0309 0.0312
June 0.0313 0.0308 0.0311
July 0.0310 0.0307 0.0308
August 0.0313 0.0308 0.0310
September 0.0311 0.0309 0.0310
October 0.0310 0.0305 0.0308
November 0.0309 0.0302 0.0305
December 0.0306 0.0300 0.0302