2011 KWD to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3526 GIP

YEARLY LOW

2.1822 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2565 GIP

2011 KWD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.3526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1704 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2587 to the December average rate of 2.3051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.3526 was down 2.09% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.4029, 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 11,763 GIP

2010 Average 11,280 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 10,911 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 852.21 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.3147

2.1994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GIP 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 2.2294, compared to 2.2835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0859 GIP (High: 2.3526 / Low: 2.2667). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 GIP (High: 2.2313 / Low: 2.1986).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 2.3013) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.2324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0690 (+3.09%).

2011 Avg (October) 2.3013

2010 Avg (October) 2.2324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2946	2.2265	2.2587
February	2.2313	2.1986	2.2166
March	2.2568	2.2045	2.2293
April	2.2445	2.1846	2.2090
May	2.2456	2.1822	2.2187
June	2.2809	2.2130	2.2444
July	2.2943	2.2349	2.2625
August	2.2670	2.2180	2.2413
September	2.3447	2.2619	2.2986
October	2.3526	2.2667	2.3013
November	2.3383	2.2635	2.2924
December	2.3300	2.2913	2.3051