2016 QAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0841 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0819 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0830 KWD

2016 QAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0835 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0841 was up 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 421 KWD

2015 Average 413 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 409 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.24 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0841

0.0822

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QAR 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 0.0828, compared to 0.0832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0833 / Low: 0.0819). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0827).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0839) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0839

2015 Avg (December) 0.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0837	0.0833	0.0835
February	0.0833	0.0819	0.0824
March	0.0830	0.0825	0.0827
April	0.0830	0.0827	0.0829
May	0.0830	0.0825	0.0828
June	0.0830	0.0826	0.0828
July	0.0831	0.0828	0.0829
August	0.0829	0.0827	0.0828
September	0.0829	0.0827	0.0828
October	0.0833	0.0827	0.0831
November	0.0839	0.0830	0.0834
December	0.0841	0.0837	0.0839