2012 KWD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.9963 BOB

YEARLY LOW

24.5246 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.7859 BOB

2012 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 24.9963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 24.5246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4717 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7334 to the December average rate of 24.8291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.9963 was down 3.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.7774, 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 124,981 BOB

2011 Average 126,026 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 122,623 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,358.50 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

24.8707

24.7209

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 24.7711, compared to 24.8007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3873 BOB (High: 24.9963 / Low: 24.6089). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1526 BOB (High: 24.8624 / Low: 24.7097).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3873

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0789 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 24.7751) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.4096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6345 (-2.50%).

2012 Avg (July) 24.7751

2011 Avg (July) 25.4096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.8881	24.6169	24.7334
February	24.9236	24.7490	24.8421
March	24.8624	24.6718	24.7821
April	24.8624	24.7097	24.7786
May	24.9074	24.5681	24.7441
June	24.8804	24.5246	24.7463
July	24.9963	24.6089	24.7751
August	24.8512	24.6200	24.7433
September	24.9157	24.6961	24.8189
October	24.9259	24.7708	24.8582
November	24.8638	24.6707	24.7793
December	24.9166	24.7199	24.8291