YEARLY HIGH
268.7201 LRD
YEARLY LOW
256.0134 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
263.0513 LRD

2012 KWD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 268.7201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 256.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7067 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.7913 to the December average rate of 259.7565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 268.7201 was up 0.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 267.5605, 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 1,343,600 LRD
2011 Average 1,303,459 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,280,067 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,533.59 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

266.6797
259.1272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LRD 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 264.2523, compared to 261.8503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.2523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 261.8503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 7.9949 LRD (High: 265.4965 / Low: 257.5017). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1888 LRD (High: 266.2643 / Low: 263.0755).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.9949
July Spread (Stable) ±3.1888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 266.0503) against the same month in 2011 (average: 263.0670), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9834 (+1.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 266.0503
2011 Avg (June) 263.0670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.4965 257.5017 260.7913
February 265.8139 260.1728 263.8366
March 266.6380 261.5940 263.8269
April 266.9642 263.1106 265.0803
May 268.0117 263.6503 265.9284
June 268.7201 263.2537 266.0503
July 266.2643 263.0755 264.9796
August 265.7962 260.3337 262.4180
September 265.3076 260.4398 262.5236
October 263.4139 256.6064 260.2088
November 263.3232 256.0134 261.2156
December 262.6684 257.6239 259.7565