YEARLY HIGH
6.1690 GEL
YEARLY LOW
5.7917 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9604 GEL

2012 KWD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 6.1690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 5.7917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3773 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9892 to the December average rate of 5.8972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.1690 was down 4.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4646, 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 30,845 GEL
2011 Average 30,480 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 28,958 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,886.37 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.1801
5.7894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GEL 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 5.9027, compared to 6.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2752 GEL (High: 6.1690 / Low: 5.8937). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 GEL (High: 5.9118 / Low: 5.8794).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2752
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1850 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 5.9625) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0535 (-0.89%).

2012 Avg (October) 5.9625
2011 Avg (October) 6.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0209 5.9735 5.9892
February 6.0231 5.8442 5.9723
March 5.9770 5.8829 5.9250
April 5.9311 5.8529 5.8775
May 5.8717 5.7917 5.8220
June 5.8764 5.7976 5.8301
July 6.1412 5.9597 6.0935
August 6.1302 6.0977 6.1164
September 6.1626 6.1278 6.1475
October 6.1690 5.8937 5.9625
November 5.9141 5.8717 5.8918
December 5.9118 5.8794 5.8972