YEARLY HIGH
0.0061 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0053 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 KWD

2012 AFN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0061 was down 6.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31 KWD
2011 Average 31 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 27 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.05 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0061
0.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0060) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-7.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0060
2011 Avg (January) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
February 0.0060 0.0056 0.0058
March 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
April 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
May 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
October 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
November 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
December 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055