2012 KWD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3340.9676 CDF

YEARLY LOW

3248.8325 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3283.7423 CDF

2012 KWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 3340.9676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 3248.8325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.1351 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3270.5421 to the December average rate of 3289.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3340.9676 was down 0.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 3372.6745, 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 16,704,838 CDF

2011 Average 16,486,210 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 16,244,163 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 460,675.36 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3300.8988

3267.7824

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CDF 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 3283.7800, compared to 3283.7047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3283.7800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3283.7047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 80.6962 CDF (High: 3332.3489 / Low: 3251.6527). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7512 CDF (High: 3295.6621 / Low: 3283.9110).

January Spread (Volatile) ±80.6962

October Spread (Stable) ±11.7512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 11.8438 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3298.1391) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3270.4231), the exchange rate shifted by +27.7160 (+0.85%).

2012 Avg (February) 3298.1391

2011 Avg (February) 3270.4231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3332.3489	3251.6527	3270.5421
February	3340.9676	3264.6298	3298.1391
March	3316.7017	3268.2223	3289.9135
April	3326.7354	3274.2910	3292.3951
May	3314.6600	3248.8325	3280.5513
June	3320.4180	3251.3584	3271.1387
July	3288.6751	3249.2660	3274.7133
August	3286.2852	3259.4952	3275.6656
September	3295.1655	3277.3296	3287.2855
October	3295.6621	3283.9110	3290.9651
November	3310.0310	3271.2409	3284.5817
December	3316.4295	3267.2229	3289.0167