2012 KWD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

121.4582 GMD

YEARLY LOW

102.8489 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

111.0022 GMD

2012 KWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 121.4582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 102.8489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6093 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.3681 to the December average rate of 110.3105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 121.4582 was up 11.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 108.9515, 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 607,291 GMD

2011 Average 509,691 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 514,245 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,046.32 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

120.4483

105.0881

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GMD 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 108.4598, compared to 113.5446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.4598

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.5446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 15.2756 GMD (High: 120.9395 / Low: 105.6639). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0698 GMD (High: 118.8420 / Low: 116.7722).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.2756

September Spread (Stable) ±2.0698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.4388 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 119.1683) against the same month in 2011 (average: 105.3067), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8616 (+13.16%).

2012 Avg (October) 119.1683

2011 Avg (October) 105.3067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	108.6487	102.8489	106.3681
February	111.8270	105.8576	109.3483
March	110.7042	105.9934	109.5442
April	108.1984	104.0843	106.3830
May	110.3638	107.5157	108.7982
June	112.7060	107.3263	110.3167
July	112.9788	109.8037	111.6936
August	118.8040	111.0013	112.8213
September	118.8420	116.7722	117.5444
October	121.4582	116.9093	119.1683
November	120.9395	105.6639	109.7295
December	115.6888	105.8256	110.3105