YEARLY HIGH
0.0388 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0351 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0367 KWD

2012 BWP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0388 was down 11.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194 KWD
2011 Average 202 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 176 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.17 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0387
0.0352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 KWD (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0354). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0357 / Low: 0.0351).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0384) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0419), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-8.49%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0384
2011 Avg (March) 0.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0369 0.0374
February 0.0387 0.0379 0.0383
March 0.0388 0.0379 0.0384
April 0.0380 0.0369 0.0374
May 0.0377 0.0354 0.0365
June 0.0365 0.0355 0.0358
July 0.0368 0.0358 0.0364
August 0.0370 0.0361 0.0366
September 0.0369 0.0363 0.0367
October 0.0365 0.0352 0.0358
November 0.0357 0.0351 0.0355
December 0.0362 0.0354 0.0358