YEARLY HIGH
0.3995 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3905 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3953 KWD

2012 JOD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JOD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.3995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.3905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3931 to the December average rate of 0.3965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3995 was up 0.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,998 KWD
2011 Average 1,950 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,953 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.00 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3993
0.3906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 0.3930, compared to 0.3975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0047 KWD (High: 0.3990 / Low: 0.3944). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.3977 / Low: 0.3960).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.3986) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+3.54%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.3986
2011 Avg (August) 0.3850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3943 0.3909 0.3931
February 0.3927 0.3905 0.3913
March 0.3938 0.3915 0.3927
April 0.3933 0.3915 0.3922
May 0.3959 0.3914 0.3936
June 0.3964 0.3934 0.3952
July 0.3990 0.3944 0.3975
August 0.3995 0.3977 0.3986
September 0.3986 0.3959 0.3971
October 0.3977 0.3960 0.3970
November 0.3990 0.3971 0.3984
December 0.3980 0.3957 0.3965