YEARLY HIGH
0.0235 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 KWD

2016 ARS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0224 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0235 was down 31.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117 KWD
2015 Average 163 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 95 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.03 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0227
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0211, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0025 KWD (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0197).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0224) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0342), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-34.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0224
2015 Avg (January) 0.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0235 0.0218 0.0224
February 0.0215 0.0191 0.0203
March 0.0208 0.0191 0.0202
April 0.0215 0.0204 0.0210
May 0.0217 0.0211 0.0214
June 0.0219 0.0198 0.0213
July 0.0207 0.0200 0.0203
August 0.0206 0.0200 0.0203
September 0.0202 0.0196 0.0200
October 0.0201 0.0197 0.0199
November 0.0202 0.0193 0.0198
December 0.0198 0.0190 0.0193