YEARLY HIGH
27.9780 HKD
YEARLY LOW
27.4360 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.6908 HKD

2012 KWD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 27.9780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 27.4360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5420 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8511 to the December average rate of 27.5418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.9780 was down 2.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.6711, 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 139,890 HKD
2011 Average 140,798 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 137,180 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,710.18 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.9837
27.4338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to HKD 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 27.8450, compared to 27.5367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2958 HKD (High: 27.9452 / Low: 27.6494). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0659 HKD (High: 27.5659 / Low: 27.5000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2958
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1432 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 27.9379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.8313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1066 (+0.38%).

2012 Avg (February) 27.9379
2011 Avg (February) 27.8313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9555 27.7795 27.8511
February 27.9780 27.8592 27.9379
March 27.9451 27.7992 27.8713
April 27.9473 27.8446 27.9036
May 27.9452 27.6494 27.8144
June 27.8321 27.6080 27.6913
July 27.7651 27.4785 27.5481
August 27.5498 27.4360 27.4882
September 27.6522 27.4947 27.5820
October 27.6303 27.5532 27.5806
November 27.5538 27.4466 27.4796
December 27.5659 27.5000 27.5418