2016 SAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0816 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0795 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0806 KWD

2016 SAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0795.

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 0.0810 to the December average rate of 0.0814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0816 was up 0.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 408 KWD

2015 Average 401 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 397 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.81 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0816

0.0798

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SAR 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 0.0804, compared to 0.0807 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) 0.0804

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0804).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

April 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: 0.0814) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0814

2015 Avg (December) 0.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0813	0.0808	0.0810
February	0.0809	0.0795	0.0800
March	0.0806	0.0801	0.0803
April	0.0806	0.0804	0.0805
May	0.0806	0.0801	0.0804
June	0.0806	0.0802	0.0804
July	0.0807	0.0804	0.0805
August	0.0805	0.0803	0.0804
September	0.0805	0.0802	0.0804
October	0.0809	0.0803	0.0806
November	0.0814	0.0806	0.0810
December	0.0816	0.0811	0.0814