2012 BOB to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0408 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0400 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0403 KWD

2012 BOB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.0408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0404 to the December average rate of 0.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0408 was up 0.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0405, 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 204 KWD

2011 Average 198 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 200 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.85 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0405

0.0402

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 0.0404, compared to 0.0403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0400). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0402).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0404) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.38%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0404

2011 Avg (June) 0.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0406	0.0402	0.0404
February	0.0404	0.0401	0.0403
March	0.0405	0.0402	0.0404
April	0.0405	0.0402	0.0404
May	0.0407	0.0401	0.0404
June	0.0408	0.0402	0.0404
July	0.0406	0.0400	0.0404
August	0.0406	0.0402	0.0404
September	0.0405	0.0401	0.0403
October	0.0404	0.0401	0.0402
November	0.0405	0.0402	0.0404
December	0.0405	0.0401	0.0403