YEARLY HIGH
4.6552 BND
YEARLY LOW
4.3194 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4598 BND

2012 KWD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.6552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 4.3194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3358 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5906 to the December average rate of 4.3365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6552 was down 1.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7381, 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 23,276 BND
2011 Average 22,729 BND
Yearly Trough Low 21,597 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,679.22 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.6160
4.3111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BND 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 4.5349, compared to 4.3847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1469 BND (High: 4.6552 / Low: 4.5084). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 BND (High: 4.3481 / Low: 4.3194).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1469
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0822 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.5906) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+0.17%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.5906
2011 Avg (January) 4.5829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6552 4.5084 4.5906
February 4.5510 4.4750 4.5182
March 4.5470 4.4874 4.5181
April 4.5297 4.4514 4.4963
May 4.5866 4.4473 4.5240
June 4.5954 4.5232 4.5620
July 4.5277 4.4096 4.4799
August 4.4448 4.3990 4.4224
September 4.4254 4.3455 4.3779
October 4.3820 4.3337 4.3538
November 4.3481 4.3194 4.3379
December 4.3503 4.3210 4.3365