2012 KWD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5485.8963 BIF

YEARLY LOW

4596.9896 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5007.9244 BIF

2012 KWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5485.8963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 4596.9896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 888.9067 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4658.7468 to the December average rate of 5417.0739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5485.8963 was up 15.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 4759.7947, 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 27,429,481 BIF

2011 Average 21,885,460 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 22,984,948 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,444,533.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5492.9067

4582.9141

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KWD to BIF 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 4789.1952, compared to 5226.6536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 437.4584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4789.1952

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5226.6536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 377.2495 BIF (High: 4974.2390 / Low: 4596.9896). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 77.4559 BIF (High: 4711.0461 / Low: 4633.5902).

April Spread (Volatile) ±377.2495

February Spread (Stable) ±77.4559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 24.4313 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5417.0739) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4637.0680), the exchange rate shifted by +780.0060 (+16.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 5417.0739

2011 Avg (December) 4637.0680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4744.3043	4601.9152	4658.7468
February	4711.0461	4633.5902	4685.3969
March	4697.8586	4603.2288	4660.9656
April	4974.2390	4596.9896	4729.2056
May	5047.5975	4895.7347	4985.9091
June	5067.2603	4972.9040	5014.9469
July	5144.1414	4982.3353	5070.9058
August	5147.1990	5059.5857	5114.4850
September	5277.4346	5083.3866	5177.7823
October	5305.7327	5217.0460	5277.6813
November	5399.7609	5207.0565	5301.9930
December	5485.8963	5301.3289	5417.0739