2012 KWD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

143.1150 DOP

YEARLY LOW

131.1250 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

139.3211 DOP

2012 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 143.1150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 131.1250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9900 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.2280 to the December average rate of 142.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 143.1150 was up 2.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 139.9629, 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 715,575 DOP

2011 Average 686,014 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 655,625 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,950.14 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

143.0244

134.8619

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to DOP 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 139.6819, compared to 138.9603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.6819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.9603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 9.1554 DOP (High: 140.4215 / Low: 131.2661). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2725 DOP (High: 140.4705 / Low: 139.1979).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.1554

February Spread (Stable) ±1.2725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.9362 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 142.3442) against the same month in 2011 (average: 138.5905), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7537 (+2.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 142.3442

2011 Avg (December) 138.5905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	139.7536	138.3693	139.2280
February	140.4705	139.1979	140.0183
March	140.4580	138.5006	139.8832
April	140.4580	138.8537	140.0466
May	140.8656	138.6744	139.5995
June	139.8601	138.4946	139.3158
July	139.6738	138.0329	138.6360
August	139.2784	137.9548	138.4783
September	139.7902	131.1250	135.5421
October	140.4215	131.2661	138.0544
November	142.3176	139.5568	140.7068
December	143.1150	141.6056	142.3442