YEARLY HIGH
0.7512 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7361 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7436 KWD

2012 BHD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.7512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.7361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7403 to the December average rate of 0.7465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7512 was up 0.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,756 KWD
2011 Average 3,671 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,681 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.40 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7498
0.7361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 0.7403, compared to 0.7469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0082 KWD (High: 0.7458 / Low: 0.7376). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 KWD (High: 0.7499 / Low: 0.7471).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.7482) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+2.02%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.7482
2011 Avg (November) 0.7334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7427 0.7369 0.7403
February 0.7393 0.7361 0.7373
March 0.7416 0.7378 0.7397
April 0.7404 0.7374 0.7388
May 0.7458 0.7376 0.7414
June 0.7467 0.7405 0.7442
July 0.7485 0.7432 0.7470
August 0.7499 0.7471 0.7487
September 0.7501 0.7427 0.7457
October 0.7473 0.7443 0.7456
November 0.7512 0.7461 0.7482
December 0.7489 0.7457 0.7465