YEARLY HIGH
25.7774 BOB
YEARLY LOW
24.7016 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.2042 BOB

2011 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 25.7774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 24.7016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0758 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8739 to the December average rate of 24.8132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 25.7774 was up 2.87% compared to the 2010 peak of 25.0577, 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 128,887 BOB
2010 Average 122,113 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 123,508 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,378.88 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

25.5531
24.7459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BOB 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 25.1784, compared to 25.2300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.2300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.8957 BOB (High: 25.7279 / Low: 24.8322). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2302 BOB (High: 24.9318 / Low: 24.7016).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8957
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.3075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 25.4858) against the same month in 2010 (average: 24.3486), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1373 (+4.67%).

2011 Avg (August) 25.4858
2010 Avg (August) 24.3486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.0239 24.7183 24.8739
February 25.1745 24.8308 25.0282
March 25.3000 25.0228 25.1776
April 25.5318 25.0753 25.3020
May 25.5455 24.9217 25.3530
June 25.6013 24.9994 25.3357
July 25.7050 24.9907 25.4096
August 25.7774 25.1542 25.4858
September 25.7279 24.8322 25.2384
October 25.5963 24.7723 25.3123
November 25.4225 24.8414 25.1207
December 24.9318 24.7016 24.8132