2016 XDR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4284 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.4094 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4201 KWD

2016 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4202 to the December average rate of 0.4114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4284 was down 0.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,142 KWD

2015 Average 2,106 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 2,047 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.24 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4267

0.4100

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XDR 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 0.4223, compared to 0.4179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0101 KWD (High: 0.4252 / Low: 0.4151). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KWD (High: 0.4214 / Low: 0.4187).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4253) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.29%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4253

2015 Avg (May) 0.4241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4214	0.4187	0.4202
February	0.4209	0.4158	0.4182
March	0.4252	0.4151	0.4204
April	0.4279	0.4236	0.4250
May	0.4284	0.4236	0.4253
June	0.4281	0.4204	0.4245
July	0.4216	0.4187	0.4202
August	0.4230	0.4200	0.4215
September	0.4232	0.4203	0.4217
October	0.4211	0.4155	0.4176
November	0.4194	0.4122	0.4151
December	0.4149	0.4094	0.4114