2012 KWD to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3365 GIP

YEARLY LOW

2.2050 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2513 GIP

2012 KWD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.3365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.2050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1315 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3129 to the December average rate of 2.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3365 was down 0.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3526, 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 11,682 GIP

2011 Average 11,284 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 11,025 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.46 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3228

2.2032

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 2.2758, compared to 2.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0881 GIP (High: 2.3039 / Low: 2.2158). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 GIP (High: 2.2263 / Low: 2.2122).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0881

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.3129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0542 (+2.40%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.3129

2011 Avg (January) 2.2587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3365	2.2812	2.3129
February	2.2959	2.2549	2.2783
March	2.2935	2.2509	2.2690
April	2.2667	2.2158	2.2463
May	2.3039	2.2158	2.2504
June	2.3199	2.2750	2.2980
July	2.2781	2.2373	2.2538
August	2.2536	2.2265	2.2364
September	2.2269	2.2088	2.2170
October	2.2285	2.2142	2.2201
November	2.2263	2.2122	2.2198
December	2.2198	2.2050	2.2132