YEARLY HIGH
3247.0929 KPW
YEARLY LOW
3183.1027 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3212.7987 KPW

2012 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 3247.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 3183.1027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.9903 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3228.8462 to the December average rate of 3198.2884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3247.0929 was down 0.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 3266.9537, 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 16,235,465 KPW
2011 Average 3,393,535 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 15,915,513 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319,951.37 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3247.5698
3184.3417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KPW 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 3229.0562, compared to 3196.5412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.5150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3229.0562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3196.5412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 35.2128 KPW (High: 3240.5807 / Low: 3205.3679). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1598 KPW (High: 3206.8413 / Low: 3199.6815).

May Spread (Volatile) ±35.2128
October Spread (Stable) ±7.1598

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 15.1000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3242.3008) against the same month in 2011 (average: 511.2081), the exchange rate shifted by +2731.0926 (+534.24%).

2012 Avg (February) 3242.3008
2011 Avg (February) 511.2081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3243.5822 3218.3086 3228.8462
February 3247.0929 3233.3742 3242.3008
March 3239.8108 3223.0455 3231.5442
April 3241.5261 3229.0239 3235.3658
May 3240.5807 3205.3679 3224.3260
June 3227.9468 3201.7076 3211.9542
July 3221.3381 3188.3575 3196.8542
August 3197.4420 3183.1027 3189.6107
September 3210.4446 3190.3015 3201.3194
October 3206.8413 3199.6815 3202.2641
November 3199.7725 3187.1946 3190.9104
December 3200.8649 3193.4938 3198.2884