YEARLY HIGH
3.6784 BSD
YEARLY LOW
3.5393 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6172 BSD

2011 KWD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 3.6784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.5393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1391 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5594 to the December average rate of 3.5990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.6784 was up 2.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.5714, 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 18,392 BSD
2010 Average 17,420 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 17,696 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 695.34 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.6761
3.5488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BSD 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 3.6022, compared to 3.6322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0748 BSD (High: 3.6701 / Low: 3.5953). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 BSD (High: 3.6109 / Low: 3.5890).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0748
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 3.6655) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.4742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1914 (+5.51%).

2011 Avg (August) 3.6655
2010 Avg (August) 3.4742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5750 3.5393 3.5594
February 3.5902 3.5612 3.5730
March 3.6109 3.5890 3.5990
April 3.6435 3.6006 3.6159
May 3.6438 3.6142 3.6280
June 3.6523 3.6275 3.6379
July 3.6657 3.6326 3.6485
August 3.6784 3.6522 3.6655
September 3.6701 3.5953 3.6328
October 3.6517 3.6014 3.6259
November 3.6321 3.6080 3.6214
December 3.6144 3.5858 3.5990