YEARLY HIGH
28.5180 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
27.5609 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.9697 GTQ

2012 KWD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 28.5180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 27.5609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9571 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0343 to the December average rate of 28.0463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.5180 was down 1.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.8808, 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 142,590 GTQ
2011 Average 140,846 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 137,804 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,785.37 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.4161
27.7188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GTQ 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 27.9166, compared to 28.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.6008 GTQ (High: 28.4403 / Low: 27.8395). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3196 GTQ (High: 28.0731 / Low: 27.7535).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 28.3580) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.4875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1295 (-0.45%).

2012 Avg (September) 28.3580
2011 Avg (September) 28.4875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1810 27.8517 28.0343
February 28.2572 27.8831 28.0129
March 27.9247 27.5609 27.7769
April 27.9953 27.5817 27.8184
May 28.0731 27.7535 27.8744
June 28.1295 27.7507 27.9826
July 28.0314 27.6637 27.8132
August 28.1529 27.7187 27.8831
September 28.5180 28.0635 28.3580
October 28.4403 27.8395 28.1772
November 28.1619 27.7294 27.8585
December 28.2706 27.7538 28.0463