2012 BMD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2827 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.2772 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2801 KWD

2012 BMD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.2772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2787 to the December average rate of 0.2814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2827 was up 0.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,414 KWD

2011 Average 1,382 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 1,386 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.86 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2826

0.2771

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 0.2787, compared to 0.2816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0031 KWD (High: 0.2808 / Low: 0.2777). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.2813 / Low: 0.2807).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.2822) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+3.43%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.2822

2011 Avg (August) 0.2728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2797	0.2775	0.2787
February	0.2783	0.2772	0.2776
March	0.2792	0.2778	0.2785
April	0.2787	0.2776	0.2782
May	0.2808	0.2777	0.2791
June	0.2811	0.2788	0.2802
July	0.2823	0.2794	0.2815
August	0.2827	0.2815	0.2822
September	0.2821	0.2803	0.2811
October	0.2813	0.2807	0.2811
November	0.2824	0.2813	0.2821
December	0.2818	0.2812	0.2814