2012 KWD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

478.3559 LKR

YEARLY LOW

407.1587 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

455.2376 LKR

2012 KWD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 478.3559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 407.1587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.1971 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 408.4782 to the December average rate of 455.2717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 478.3559 was up 16.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 411.6107, 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 2,391,779 LKR

2011 Average 1,998,822 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,035,794 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 355,985.68 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

477.6930

402.1860

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LKR 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 446.5180, compared to 463.9573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.4394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 446.5180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 463.9573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 34.5744 LKR (High: 444.8690 / Low: 410.2945). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0325 LKR (High: 469.6567 / Low: 466.6241).

February Spread (Volatile) ±34.5744

August Spread (Stable) ±3.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.8599 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 470.8815) against the same month in 2011 (average: 398.5742), the exchange rate shifted by +72.3073 (+18.14%).

2012 Avg (June) 470.8815

2011 Avg (June) 398.5742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	410.2265	407.1587	408.4782
February	444.8690	410.2945	423.0317
March	469.3353	435.6712	451.3440
April	476.5223	450.2331	462.4487
May	471.0820	456.0384	462.9236
June	478.3559	463.3666	470.8815
July	477.9987	462.1751	471.4007
August	469.6567	466.6241	467.9892
September	471.1893	460.4964	468.0187
October	462.8086	456.3268	459.1589
November	464.0208	459.8037	461.9047
December	462.0379	450.8660	455.2717