YEARLY HIGH
0.0649 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0572 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0617 KWD

2012 ARS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0645 to the December average rate of 0.0577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0649 was down 8.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 324 KWD
2011 Average 335 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 286 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.22 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0652
0.0570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0635, compared to 0.0599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0619). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0627).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0645) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-8.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0645
2011 Avg (January) 0.0706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0649 0.0640 0.0645
February 0.0642 0.0636 0.0639
March 0.0642 0.0636 0.0640
April 0.0636 0.0629 0.0633
May 0.0630 0.0627 0.0628
June 0.0635 0.0619 0.0626
July 0.0624 0.0616 0.0619
August 0.0616 0.0609 0.0613
September 0.0609 0.0598 0.0602
October 0.0599 0.0590 0.0595
November 0.0591 0.0583 0.0588
December 0.0583 0.0572 0.0577