YEARLY HIGH
2.5607 JOD
YEARLY LOW
2.5030 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5301 JOD

2012 KWD to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 2.5607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 2.5030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0577 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5441 to the December average rate of 2.5223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5607 was down 1.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6077, 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 12,803 JOD
2011 Average 12,822 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 12,515 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.39 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5602
2.5042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JOD 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 2.5445, compared to 2.5157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0297 JOD (High: 2.5357 / Low: 2.5061). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 JOD (High: 2.5253 / Low: 2.5145).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.5555) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+0.93%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.5555
2011 Avg (February) 2.5320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5579 2.5362 2.5441
February 2.5607 2.5467 2.5555
March 2.5541 2.5396 2.5464
April 2.5544 2.5424 2.5498
May 2.5547 2.5260 2.5409
June 2.5420 2.5229 2.5303
July 2.5357 2.5061 2.5160
August 2.5144 2.5030 2.5088
September 2.5260 2.5085 2.5184
October 2.5253 2.5145 2.5188
November 2.5182 2.5063 2.5102
December 2.5270 2.5124 2.5223