YEARLY HIGH
169.1437 KGS
YEARLY LOW
157.8881 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.7014 KGS

2012 KWD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 169.1437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 157.8881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2556 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.4555 to the December average rate of 168.4349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 169.1437 was down 1.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 171.3495, 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 845,718 KGS
2011 Average 833,934 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 789,441 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,277.75 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

169.5007
158.5885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KGS 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 168.1041, compared to 165.2986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.1041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.2986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 10.0056 KGS (High: 168.0709 / Low: 158.0653). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6360 KGS (High: 167.8639 / Low: 167.2279).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.0056
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.2123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 168.5199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 169.4038), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8839 (-0.52%).

2012 Avg (February) 168.5199
2011 Avg (February) 169.4038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.5348 166.3864 167.4555
February 169.1437 167.3647 168.5199
March 168.3837 166.8039 167.5445
April 168.7029 167.5453 168.1914
May 169.0715 167.1597 168.5914
June 168.8679 167.0549 168.3219
July 168.3990 159.7607 165.7102
August 160.4071 157.8881 159.4979
September 168.0709 158.0653 163.0447
October 167.8639 167.2279 167.5303
November 167.9120 167.2723 167.5737
December 168.8293 167.6863 168.4349