YEARLY HIGH
0.0364 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0357 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0361 KWD

2012 HKD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0364 was up 0.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 911 KWD
2011 Average 888 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 894 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.65 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0365
0.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.0359, compared to 0.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0363).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0364) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+3.98%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0364
2011 Avg (August) 0.0350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0360 0.0358 0.0359
February 0.0359 0.0357 0.0358
March 0.0360 0.0358 0.0359
April 0.0359 0.0358 0.0358
May 0.0362 0.0358 0.0360
June 0.0362 0.0359 0.0361
July 0.0364 0.0360 0.0363
August 0.0364 0.0363 0.0364
September 0.0364 0.0362 0.0363
October 0.0363 0.0362 0.0363
November 0.0364 0.0363 0.0364
December 0.0364 0.0363 0.0363