YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 KWD

2012 GMD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0097 was down 6.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 KWD
2011 Average 49 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 41 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.45 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0095
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0088 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) 0.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0084).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0094) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-7.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0094
2011 Avg (January) 0.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0092 0.0094
February 0.0094 0.0089 0.0091
March 0.0094 0.0090 0.0091
April 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
May 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
June 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
July 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
August 0.0090 0.0084 0.0089
September 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
October 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
November 0.0095 0.0083 0.0091
December 0.0094 0.0086 0.0091