YEARLY HIGH
7.3567 BBD
YEARLY LOW
7.0786 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2344 BBD

2011 KWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 7.3567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 7.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2781 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1188 to the December average rate of 7.1979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 7.3567 was up 2.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.1429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,784 BBD
2010 Average 34,840 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 35,393 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390.67 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

7.3523
7.0976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BBD 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 7.2044, compared to 7.2644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1497 BBD (High: 7.3403 / Low: 7.1906). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 BBD (High: 7.2218 / Low: 7.1779).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1497
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 7.3310) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.9483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3827 (+5.51%).

2011 Avg (August) 7.3310
2010 Avg (August) 6.9483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1499 7.0786 7.1188
February 7.1803 7.1225 7.1460
March 7.2218 7.1779 7.1980
April 7.2870 7.2012 7.2318
May 7.2876 7.2284 7.2560
June 7.3047 7.2550 7.2758
July 7.3314 7.2652 7.2969
August 7.3567 7.3044 7.3310
September 7.3403 7.1906 7.2657
October 7.3035 7.2028 7.2517
November 7.2642 7.2160 7.2428
December 7.2288 7.1716 7.1979