2016 SBD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0394 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0366 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0382 KWD

2016 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0373 to the December average rate of 0.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0394 was down 0.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197 KWD

2015 Average 192 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 183 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.74 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0389

0.0367

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SBD 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 0.0379, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0379

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 KWD (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0370). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0384).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0387) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0387

2015 Avg (December) 0.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0377	0.0370	0.0373
February	0.0373	0.0366	0.0369
March	0.0383	0.0370	0.0378
April	0.0387	0.0377	0.0380
May	0.0388	0.0385	0.0387
June	0.0387	0.0380	0.0386
July	0.0385	0.0380	0.0383
August	0.0388	0.0383	0.0385
September	0.0387	0.0381	0.0385
October	0.0387	0.0384	0.0386
November	0.0389	0.0381	0.0384
December	0.0394	0.0381	0.0387