2016 TOP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1388 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1283 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1342 KWD

2016 TOP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.1283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1348 to the December average rate of 0.1341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1388 was down 7.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 694 KWD

2015 Average 711 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 642 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.50 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1365

0.1313

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TOP 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 0.1340, compared to 0.1345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1340

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0056 KWD (High: 0.1339 / Low: 0.1283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.1347 / Low: 0.1334).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1357) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.68%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1357

2015 Avg (November) 0.1366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1362	0.1323	0.1348
February	0.1339	0.1283	0.1318
March	0.1351	0.1323	0.1337
April	0.1367	0.1344	0.1354
May	0.1352	0.1326	0.1339
June	0.1363	0.1323	0.1344
July	0.1346	0.1318	0.1334
August	0.1343	0.1329	0.1335
September	0.1347	0.1334	0.1340
October	0.1373	0.1339	0.1361
November	0.1388	0.1333	0.1357
December	0.1361	0.1314	0.1341