2012 FKP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4576 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.4279 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4440 KWD

2012 FKP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4324 to the December average rate of 0.4541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4576 was down 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,288 KWD

2011 Average 2,217 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 2,140 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.16 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4562

0.4302

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FKP 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 0.4395, compared to 0.4486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0174 KWD (High: 0.4513 / Low: 0.4340). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 KWD (High: 0.4545 / Low: 0.4486).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4541) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+4.72%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4541

2011 Avg (December) 0.4336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4385	0.4279	0.4324
February	0.4433	0.4355	0.4389
March	0.4442	0.4361	0.4407
April	0.4514	0.4413	0.4452
May	0.4513	0.4340	0.4444
June	0.4395	0.4311	0.4354
July	0.4435	0.4352	0.4392
August	0.4475	0.4375	0.4434
September	0.4561	0.4475	0.4529
October	0.4545	0.4486	0.4518
November	0.4539	0.4476	0.4502
December	0.4576	0.4514	0.4541