YEARLY HIGH
70.8393 HNL
YEARLY LOW
67.3999 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.9461 HNL

2012 KWD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 70.8393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 67.3999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4394 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.3219 to the December average rate of 70.5091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 70.8393 was up 2.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 69.3228, 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 354,196 HNL
2011 Average 342,041 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 336,999 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,196.79 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

70.7860
67.4640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to HNL 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 68.3736, compared to 69.5186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.3736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.5186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 1.8472 HNL (High: 69.5065 / Low: 67.6593). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2555 HNL (High: 68.6111 / Low: 68.3555).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8472
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2822 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 70.5091) against the same month in 2011 (average: 68.2204), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2888 (+3.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 70.5091
2011 Avg (December) 68.2204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.7271 68.0958 68.3219
February 68.8279 68.4996 68.6687
March 68.6104 68.2789 68.4534
April 68.6111 68.3555 68.5050
May 68.6123 67.9072 68.2873
June 68.1651 67.7979 68.0051
July 68.7272 67.3999 67.7409
August 69.5065 67.6593 68.9571
September 70.1749 69.2295 69.7319
October 70.2479 69.7942 70.0531
November 70.3051 69.8750 70.1197
December 70.8393 70.2352 70.5091