YEARLY HIGH
0.1135 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1104 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1119 KWD

2016 XCD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.1135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1104.

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 0.1126 to the December average rate of 0.1131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1135 was up 0.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 567 KWD
2015 Average 557 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 552 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.30 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1133
0.1108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.1116, compared to 0.1121 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) 0.1116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.1122 / Low: 0.1104). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.1118 / Low: 0.1116).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1131
2015 Avg (December) 0.1124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1128 0.1124 0.1126
February 0.1122 0.1104 0.1110
March 0.1119 0.1113 0.1115
April 0.1118 0.1115 0.1116
May 0.1119 0.1111 0.1116
June 0.1118 0.1113 0.1116
July 0.1121 0.1115 0.1118
August 0.1119 0.1115 0.1117
September 0.1118 0.1116 0.1117
October 0.1124 0.1116 0.1120
November 0.1130 0.1120 0.1125
December 0.1135 0.1126 0.1131