YEARLY HIGH
314.5155 LRD
YEARLY LOW
277.7500 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
295.5155 LRD

2016 KWD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 314.5155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 277.7500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.7655 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 281.4464 to the December average rate of 300.9602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 314.5155 was up 0.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 312.1113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,572,578 LRD
2015 Average 1,427,315 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,388,750 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,827.50 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

306.7585
278.8235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LRD 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 289.3685, compared to 301.6625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.2940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 289.3685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.6625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 19.8497 LRD (High: 300.1083 / Low: 280.2586). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6030 LRD (High: 281.7539 / Low: 280.1510).

April Spread (Volatile) ±19.8497
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6030

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.7939 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 304.4305) against the same month in 2015 (average: 286.9876), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4429 (+6.08%).

2016 Avg (August) 304.4305
2015 Avg (August) 286.9876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.8223 277.7500 281.4464
February 283.7997 278.2874 281.8417
March 281.7539 280.1510 281.1514
April 300.1083 280.2586 291.5803
May 301.3894 299.3693 300.1063
June 300.7885 299.1630 300.0848
July 300.2178 298.3432 298.9926
August 314.5155 298.8134 304.4305
September 305.4895 302.4006 303.5409
October 305.0954 297.5288 302.4224
November 301.8495 297.3557 299.6285
December 305.4948 296.8237 300.9602