YEARLY HIGH
65.0535 ETB
YEARLY LOW
61.8580 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.4166 ETB

2012 KWD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 65.0535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 61.8580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1955 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.0901 to the December average rate of 64.7957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 65.0535 was up 3.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 62.7853, 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 325,268 ETB
2011 Average 288,324 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 309,290 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,977.62 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

65.0662
61.8196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ETB 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 62.7062, compared to 64.1270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.7062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.1270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.8821 ETB (High: 64.4697 / Low: 63.5876). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3047 ETB (High: 63.1542 / Low: 62.8495).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8821
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 64.7957) against the same month in 2011 (average: 62.0799), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7158 (+4.37%).

2012 Avg (December) 64.7957
2011 Avg (December) 62.0799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.4253 61.8580 62.0901
February 62.8200 62.3191 62.5469
March 62.9533 62.3213 62.6181
April 63.0748 62.5703 62.7928
May 63.1542 62.8495 63.0059
June 63.5513 62.7688 63.1834
July 63.7351 63.1938 63.5107
August 63.9231 63.2916 63.6409
September 64.4697 63.5876 64.0687
October 64.5971 64.1458 64.3660
November 64.6182 64.1154 64.3800
December 65.0535 64.5400 64.7957