2011 GIP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4583 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.4251 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4433 KWD

2011 GIP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GIP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.4251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4428 to the December average rate of 0.4338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4583 was down 2.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,291 KWD

2010 Average 2,218 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 2,125 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.00 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4546

0.4319

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 0.4486, compared to 0.4380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0161 KWD (High: 0.4412 / Low: 0.4251). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 KWD (High: 0.4548 / Low: 0.4482).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.4507) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+5.75%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.4507

2010 Avg (May) 0.4262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4491	0.4358	0.4428
February	0.4548	0.4482	0.4511
March	0.4536	0.4431	0.4486
April	0.4578	0.4455	0.4527
May	0.4583	0.4453	0.4507
June	0.4519	0.4384	0.4456
July	0.4474	0.4359	0.4420
August	0.4508	0.4411	0.4462
September	0.4421	0.4265	0.4351
October	0.4412	0.4251	0.4346
November	0.4418	0.4277	0.4363
December	0.4364	0.4292	0.4338