2012 KWD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

465.1150 ISK

YEARLY LOW

421.1435 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

446.5565 ISK

2012 KWD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 465.1150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 421.1435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.9715 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 443.5962 to the December average rate of 450.2833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 465.1150 was up 4.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 443.0123, 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 2,325,575 ISK

2011 Average 2,098,307 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 2,105,717 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,857.46 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

458.5059

422.8117

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ISK 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 451.0750, compared to 442.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 451.0750

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 442.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 28.4295 ISK (High: 457.4950 / Low: 429.0655). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1636 ISK (High: 457.0301 / Low: 449.8664).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.4295

March Spread (Stable) ±7.1636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 21.4408 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.4408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 454.7742) against the same month in 2011 (average: 415.3570), the exchange rate shifted by +39.4172 (+9.49%).

2012 Avg (May) 454.7742

2011 Avg (May) 415.3570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	449.3640	438.3903	443.5962
February	452.5124	439.8624	444.2469
March	457.0301	449.8664	453.2491
April	461.0630	452.5340	455.5314
May	465.1150	446.5892	454.7742
June	464.9598	445.7973	455.0522
July	457.4950	429.0655	447.2270
August	433.6453	421.1435	425.7862
September	443.3763	430.9368	436.4833
October	453.4970	434.5034	441.4492
November	457.2469	445.3750	450.9988
December	458.2120	444.2071	450.2833