YEARLY HIGH
3.5254 CHF
YEARLY LOW
3.2300 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3470 CHF

2012 KWD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 3.5254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 3.2300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2954 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3662 to the December average rate of 3.2737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.5254 was up 1.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4741, 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 17,627 CHF
2011 Average 16,032 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 16,150 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,477.10 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4902
3.2540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CHF 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 3.3324, compared to 3.3615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1867 CHF (High: 3.4548 / Low: 3.2681). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 CHF (High: 3.3031 / Low: 3.2524).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1867
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0911 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.4705) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4662 (+15.52%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.4705
2011 Avg (July) 3.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4219 3.2939 3.3662
February 3.3210 3.2300 3.2864
March 3.3296 3.2486 3.2788
April 3.3031 3.2524 3.2826
May 3.4548 3.2681 3.3612
June 3.4558 3.3873 3.4193
July 3.5254 3.4038 3.4705
August 3.4889 3.3825 3.4338
September 3.3874 3.3055 3.3427
October 3.3401 3.2874 3.3171
November 3.3611 3.2870 3.3310
December 3.3182 3.2427 3.2737