YEARLY HIGH
0.2894 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2699 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2803 KWD

2012 CAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.2894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.2699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2749 to the December average rate of 0.2841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2894 was down 0.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,447 KWD
2011 Average 1,398 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,349 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.78 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2887
0.2711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.2771, compared to 0.2835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0102 KWD (High: 0.2824 / Low: 0.2722). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KWD (High: 0.2844 / Low: 0.2817).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.2872) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+4.38%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.2872
2011 Avg (September) 0.2751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2778 0.2721 0.2749
February 0.2807 0.2766 0.2783
March 0.2823 0.2782 0.2803
April 0.2829 0.2770 0.2802
May 0.2824 0.2722 0.2764
June 0.2747 0.2699 0.2726
July 0.2813 0.2740 0.2778
August 0.2862 0.2803 0.2842
September 0.2894 0.2850 0.2872
October 0.2876 0.2812 0.2848
November 0.2844 0.2817 0.2829
December 0.2862 0.2823 0.2841