YEARLY HIGH
5432.5669 LBP
YEARLY LOW
5313.8072 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5373.3953 LBP

2012 KWD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 5432.5669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 5313.8072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.7597 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5404.4111 to the December average rate of 5351.1238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5432.5669 was down 2.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 5545.6067, 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 27,162,834 LBP
2011 Average 27,250,723 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 26,569,036 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 593,798.44 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5433.5277
5323.9207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LBP 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 5402.8248, compared to 5343.9658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 58.8590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5402.8248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5343.9658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 63.3942 LBP (High: 5424.3720 / Low: 5360.9779). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.5228 LBP (High: 5361.7305 / Low: 5339.2076).

May Spread (Volatile) ±63.3942
October Spread (Stable) ±22.5228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 28.2102 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.2102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5424.3938) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5373.4634), the exchange rate shifted by +50.9304 (+0.95%).

2012 Avg (February) 5424.3938
2011 Avg (February) 5373.4634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5429.3962 5386.8905 5404.4111
February 5432.5669 5408.7165 5424.3938
March 5423.0833 5392.3342 5407.1333
April 5424.1537 5401.4394 5413.8455
May 5424.3720 5360.9779 5394.1903
June 5398.7411 5355.7453 5372.9750
July 5381.5358 5323.6187 5344.7648
August 5359.0584 5315.4736 5333.0546
September 5374.5032 5323.4703 5350.7977
October 5361.7305 5339.2076 5348.9649
November 5351.4799 5313.8072 5335.0891
December 5363.3630 5336.3193 5351.1238