YEARLY HIGH
0.0772 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0702 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0745 KWD

2016 RON to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0729 to the December average rate of 0.0713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0772 was down 1.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 386 KWD
2015 Average 376 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 351 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.30 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0770
0.0707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.0749, compared to 0.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0036 KWD (High: 0.0768 / Low: 0.0731). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0756).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
September 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0757) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0759), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0757
2015 Avg (May) 0.0759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0734 0.0723 0.0729
February 0.0754 0.0728 0.0743
March 0.0768 0.0731 0.0751
April 0.0770 0.0757 0.0765
May 0.0772 0.0745 0.0757
June 0.0761 0.0737 0.0750
July 0.0757 0.0739 0.0746
August 0.0765 0.0751 0.0758
September 0.0763 0.0756 0.0759
October 0.0762 0.0730 0.0743
November 0.0748 0.0714 0.0727
December 0.0729 0.0702 0.0713