2012 KWD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

307.4459 JPY

YEARLY LOW

274.4082 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

284.9815 JPY

2012 KWD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 307.4459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 274.4082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0377 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.0891 to the December average rate of 297.7534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 307.4459 was up 0.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 307.3110, 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 1,537,229 JPY

2011 Average 1,441,441 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,372,041 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,188.38 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

299.9198

273.9226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JPY 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 286.0273, compared to 283.9356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 286.0273

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.9356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 17.3410 JPY (High: 291.7491 / Low: 274.4082). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3042 JPY (High: 281.4940 / Low: 277.1899).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.3410

August Spread (Stable) ±4.3042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.8281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 297.7534) against the same month in 2011 (average: 280.0298), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7236 (+6.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 297.7534

2011 Avg (December) 280.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	279.6380	274.4680	276.0891
February	291.7491	274.4082	282.9902
March	300.6385	290.7865	296.2443
April	298.5289	287.6337	292.3710
May	289.0969	279.5535	285.5429
June	287.5212	277.6722	282.9263
July	285.2396	277.1313	280.6364
August	281.4940	277.1899	278.9238
September	280.5146	276.0553	278.0824
October	285.2160	277.3570	281.0762
November	292.9312	281.3137	287.1415
December	307.4459	291.0487	297.7534