YEARLY HIGH
0.0363 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0351 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0358 KWD

2012 GTQ to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.0351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0357 to the December average rate of 0.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0363 was down 0.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181 KWD
2011 Average 178 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 175 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.09 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0361
0.0352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.0358, compared to 0.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0352). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0356).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0360) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.05%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0360
2011 Avg (March) 0.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0359 0.0355 0.0357
February 0.0359 0.0354 0.0357
March 0.0363 0.0358 0.0360
April 0.0363 0.0357 0.0359
May 0.0360 0.0356 0.0359
June 0.0360 0.0355 0.0357
July 0.0361 0.0357 0.0360
August 0.0361 0.0355 0.0359
September 0.0356 0.0351 0.0353
October 0.0359 0.0352 0.0355
November 0.0361 0.0355 0.0359
December 0.0360 0.0354 0.0357