YEARLY HIGH
0.0051 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 KWD

2016 RUB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0051 was down 17.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 KWD
2015 Average 25 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 19 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.78 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0050
0.0038
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RUB 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0049) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+13.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0049
2015 Avg (December) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0037 0.0040
February 0.0040 0.0037 0.0039
March 0.0045 0.0041 0.0043
April 0.0047 0.0044 0.0045
May 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
July 0.0048 0.0045 0.0047
August 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
September 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
October 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
November 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
December 0.0051 0.0048 0.0049