2012 BAM to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1903 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1739 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1840 KWD

2012 BAM to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1837 to the December average rate of 0.1885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1903 was down 8.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 952 KWD

2011 Average 983 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 869 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.42 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1897

0.1756

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.1847, compared to 0.1833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0102 KWD (High: 0.1878 / Low: 0.1776). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 KWD (High: 0.1876 / Low: 0.1851).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1885) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.76%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1885

2011 Avg (December) 0.1871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1871	0.1809	0.1837
February	0.1902	0.1855	0.1875
March	0.1893	0.1860	0.1879
April	0.1893	0.1859	0.1870
May	0.1878	0.1776	0.1825
June	0.1809	0.1776	0.1794
July	0.1803	0.1739	0.1768
August	0.1812	0.1754	0.1787
September	0.1881	0.1810	0.1848
October	0.1876	0.1851	0.1863
November	0.1872	0.1833	0.1849
December	0.1903	0.1859	0.1885