2016 WST to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1212 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1130 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1188 KWD

2016 WST to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1172 to the December average rate of 0.1203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1212 was down 2.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 606 KWD

2015 Average 596 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 565 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.26 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1207

0.1158

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WST 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 0.1182, compared to 0.1195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0067 KWD (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1130). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.1200 / Low: 0.1186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1203) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+2.55%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1203

2015 Avg (December) 0.1173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1197	0.1130	0.1172
February	0.1174	0.1132	0.1162
March	0.1204	0.1167	0.1186
April	0.1207	0.1180	0.1199
May	0.1205	0.1154	0.1182
June	0.1202	0.1166	0.1189
July	0.1205	0.1169	0.1190
August	0.1192	0.1179	0.1188
September	0.1200	0.1186	0.1193
October	0.1201	0.1187	0.1194
November	0.1211	0.1192	0.1202
December	0.1212	0.1179	0.1203