2012 KWD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KWD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KWD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 28890.6041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 27414.0447.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1476.5594 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28719.1471 to the December average rate of 28389.8514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28890.6041 was down 2.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 29502.4454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KWD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28654.4126, compared to 28422.8859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 231.5267 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1175.4408 LAK (High: 28589.4855 / Low: 27414.0447). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 126.4268 LAK (High: 28518.1253 / Low: 28391.6984).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 125.9491 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 28761.5605) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28795.9989), the exchange rate shifted by -34.4384 (-0.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28813.5161 | 28615.2127 | 28719.1471 |
| February | 28890.6041 | 28642.6147 | 28761.5605 |
| March | 28743.1283 | 28458.1215 | 28635.6114 |
| April | 28743.1283 | 28355.7945 | 28649.5473 |
| May | 28753.0182 | 28470.6650 | 28618.9350 |
| June | 28613.9575 | 28459.9240 | 28541.6743 |
| July | 28589.4855 | 27414.0447 | 28440.8368 |
| August | 28586.6390 | 28294.0103 | 28401.5532 |
| September | 28610.6660 | 28277.3079 | 28456.3928 |
| October | 28518.1253 | 28391.6984 | 28466.4961 |
| November | 28461.5937 | 28275.8604 | 28382.1854 |
| December | 28471.7955 | 28304.8686 | 28389.8514 |