YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0208 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0228 KWD

2016 SCR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0239 was down 4.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120 KWD
2015 Average 113 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 104 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.64 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0233
0.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0227, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0025 KWD (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0225).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0230) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.93%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0230
2015 Avg (June) 0.0228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0222 0.0233
February 0.0233 0.0208 0.0224
March 0.0232 0.0222 0.0227
April 0.0236 0.0214 0.0225
May 0.0232 0.0218 0.0226
June 0.0239 0.0225 0.0230
July 0.0237 0.0224 0.0230
August 0.0231 0.0224 0.0228
September 0.0230 0.0225 0.0227
October 0.0232 0.0226 0.0228
November 0.0231 0.0225 0.0228
December 0.0232 0.0226 0.0228