YEARLY HIGH
0.0162 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 KWD

2012 ETB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0154.

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 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0162 was down 27.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0222, 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 81 KWD
2011 Average 88 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 77 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.97 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0162
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 0.0159, compared to 0.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0158).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0161) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-27.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0161
2011 Avg (January) 0.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
February 0.0160 0.0159 0.0160
March 0.0160 0.0159 0.0160
April 0.0160 0.0159 0.0159
May 0.0159 0.0158 0.0159
June 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
July 0.0158 0.0157 0.0157
August 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157
September 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
October 0.0156 0.0155 0.0155
November 0.0156 0.0155 0.0155
December 0.0155 0.0154 0.0154