2012 KWD to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3584 BHD

YEARLY LOW

1.3312 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3448 BHD

2012 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.3584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 1.3312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3508 to the December average rate of 1.3396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3584 was down 1.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3848, 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 6,792 BHD

2011 Average 6,810 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 6,656 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.34 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3584

1.3336

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BHD 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 1.3508, compared to 1.3388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0149 BHD (High: 1.3557 / Low: 1.3408). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BHD (High: 1.3385 / Low: 1.3335).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.3563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+0.83%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.3563

2011 Avg (February) 1.3452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3570	1.3464	1.3508
February	1.3584	1.3527	1.3563
March	1.3554	1.3484	1.3519
April	1.3561	1.3506	1.3535
May	1.3557	1.3408	1.3488
June	1.3504	1.3392	1.3437
July	1.3454	1.3360	1.3387
August	1.3385	1.3335	1.3357
September	1.3464	1.3332	1.3410
October	1.3436	1.3381	1.3413
November	1.3403	1.3312	1.3366
December	1.3411	1.3354	1.3396