YEARLY HIGH
0.0929 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0849 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0896 KWD

2016 PEN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0885 to the December average rate of 0.0900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0929 was down 5.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 464 KWD
2015 Average 473 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 425 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.67 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0920
0.0850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.0892, compared to 0.0900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 KWD (High: 0.0908 / Low: 0.0853). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 KWD (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0887).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0914) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-5.57%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0914
2015 Avg (April) 0.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0891 0.0873 0.0885
February 0.0871 0.0849 0.0856
March 0.0908 0.0853 0.0885
April 0.0929 0.0890 0.0914
May 0.0919 0.0896 0.0905
June 0.0918 0.0895 0.0909
July 0.0921 0.0900 0.0914
August 0.0913 0.0892 0.0905
September 0.0900 0.0886 0.0892
October 0.0903 0.0886 0.0894
November 0.0901 0.0887 0.0893
December 0.0912 0.0891 0.0900