YEARLY HIGH
0.1684 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1547 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1641 KWD

2011 GEL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.1684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.1547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1564 to the December average rate of 0.1674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1684 was down 0.78% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 842 KWD
2010 Average 803 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 773 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.61 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1685
0.1553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 0.1622, compared to 0.1660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0056 KWD (High: 0.1684 / Low: 0.1628). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 KWD (High: 0.1672 / Low: 0.1660).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.1674) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+4.59%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.1674
2010 Avg (December) 0.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1592 0.1547 0.1564
February 0.1601 0.1551 0.1578
March 0.1636 0.1609 0.1624
April 0.1684 0.1628 0.1662
May 0.1674 0.1622 0.1644
June 0.1678 0.1650 0.1661
July 0.1657 0.1630 0.1646
August 0.1661 0.1644 0.1654
September 0.1673 0.1641 0.1656
October 0.1674 0.1650 0.1662
November 0.1672 0.1660 0.1666
December 0.1684 0.1655 0.1674