2012 KWD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1851.1302 CRC

YEARLY LOW

1762.8575 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1795.0377 CRC

2012 KWD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1851.1302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 1762.8575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.2727 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1820.9635 to the December average rate of 1780.8243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1851.1302 was down 1.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 1870.8930, 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 9,255,651 CRC

2011 Average 9,077,827 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 8,814,288 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 441,363.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1842.9644

1764.1266

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CRC 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 1814.2266, compared to 1775.8487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.3779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1814.2266

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1775.8487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.9688 CRC (High: 1831.5737 / Low: 1784.6050). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8330 CRC (High: 1782.3260 / Low: 1773.4930).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.9688

October Spread (Stable) ±8.8330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 20.2235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.2235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1836.3945) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1779.5723), the exchange rate shifted by +56.8223 (+3.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 1836.3945

2011 Avg (February) 1779.5723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1839.1298	1802.6862	1820.9635
February	1851.1302	1824.3793	1836.3945
March	1843.6989	1809.7654	1824.3674
April	1825.8410	1799.5502	1813.7634
May	1831.5737	1784.6050	1805.0472
June	1799.1826	1776.0349	1784.8236
July	1796.9737	1767.1599	1778.0790
August	1779.7359	1763.5205	1770.6964
September	1783.7397	1766.2440	1776.3589
October	1782.3260	1773.4930	1777.6374
November	1778.7603	1762.8575	1771.4966
December	1816.0613	1771.6362	1780.8243