YEARLY HIGH
1446.1230 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1321.4864 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1368.0066 KMF

2012 KWD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1446.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1321.4864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.6367 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1367.7987 to the December average rate of 1333.8006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1446.1230 was up 5.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 1367.3202, 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 7,230,615 KMF
2011 Average 6,398,530 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 6,607,432 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 623,183.30 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1430.8110
1324.9814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KMF 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 1361.0427, compared to 1374.9704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.9277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1361.0427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1374.9704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 76.6860 KMF (High: 1414.9419 / Low: 1338.2558). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.8696 KMF (High: 1358.6023 / Low: 1340.7328).

May Spread (Volatile) ±76.6860
October Spread (Stable) ±17.8696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 40.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1421.9918) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1257.2873), the exchange rate shifted by +164.7046 (+13.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 1421.9918
2011 Avg (July) 1257.2873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1388.7174 1343.1058 1367.7987
February 1353.9814 1321.4864 1340.0951
March 1350.9829 1327.6993 1337.3781
April 1351.8868 1327.6993 1343.5552
May 1414.9419 1338.2558 1376.4636
June 1413.9792 1387.7623 1400.9658
July 1446.1230 1375.5059 1421.9918
August 1426.6180 1405.3289 1412.6588
September 1405.7399 1339.1218 1372.6512
October 1358.6023 1340.7328 1349.3059
November 1372.0100 1344.3149 1359.4143
December 1351.2762 1323.7959 1333.8006