2012 KWD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3376 GBP

YEARLY LOW

2.1856 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2527 GBP

2012 KWD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.3376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.1856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1520 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3131 to the December average rate of 2.2027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3376 was down 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3452, 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 11,688 GBP

2011 Average 11,280 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 10,928 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.77 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3241

2.1917

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GBP 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 2.2757, compared to 2.2297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0885 GBP (High: 2.3056 / Low: 2.2172). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 GBP (High: 2.2299 / Low: 2.2016).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.3131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+2.49%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.3131

2011 Avg (January) 2.2569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3376	2.2814	2.3131
February	2.2955	2.2602	2.2791
March	2.2942	2.2516	2.2691
April	2.2671	2.2163	2.2459
May	2.3056	2.2172	2.2506
June	2.3199	2.2737	2.2966
July	2.2980	2.2548	2.2771
August	2.2833	2.2345	2.2551
September	2.2348	2.1916	2.2084
October	2.2299	2.2016	2.2132
November	2.2349	2.2029	2.2214
December	2.2164	2.1856	2.2027