YEARLY HIGH
0.0405 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0388 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0397 KWD

2011 BOB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0405 was down 3.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202 KWD
2010 Average 205 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 194 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.45 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0404
0.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0397, compared to 0.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0401).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0403) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0404), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.28%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0403
2010 Avg (December) 0.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0405 0.0400 0.0402
February 0.0403 0.0397 0.0400
March 0.0400 0.0395 0.0397
April 0.0399 0.0392 0.0395
May 0.0401 0.0391 0.0394
June 0.0400 0.0391 0.0395
July 0.0400 0.0389 0.0394
August 0.0398 0.0388 0.0392
September 0.0403 0.0389 0.0396
October 0.0404 0.0391 0.0395
November 0.0403 0.0393 0.0398
December 0.0405 0.0401 0.0403