YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0159 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0177 KWD

2011 ETB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ETB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0221 to the December average rate of 0.0161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0222 was down 17.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111 KWD
2010 Average 124 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 80 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.38 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0227
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0055 KWD (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0161).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0221) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-17.20%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0221
2010 Avg (January) 0.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0220 0.0221
February 0.0220 0.0218 0.0219
March 0.0218 0.0216 0.0217
April 0.0217 0.0162 0.0171
May 0.0164 0.0163 0.0164
June 0.0163 0.0162 0.0163
July 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
August 0.0161 0.0159 0.0160
September 0.0163 0.0160 0.0161
October 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
November 0.0161 0.0160 0.0161
December 0.0162 0.0161 0.0161