2012 KWD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.6250 LSL

YEARLY LOW

26.9452 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.2989 LSL

2012 KWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 31.6250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 26.9452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6797 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7515 to the December average rate of 30.6533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.6250 was up 2.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.8651, 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 158,125 LSL

2011 Average 130,985 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 134,726 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,398.70 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.5770

26.8986

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LSL 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 28.4837, compared to 30.1141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.5214 LSL (High: 30.3253 / Low: 27.8039). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7664 LSL (High: 27.7117 / Low: 26.9452).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5214

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7664

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1648 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 31.1871) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.5012), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6860 (+5.71%).

2012 Avg (November) 31.1871

2011 Avg (November) 29.5012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.3820	27.9509	28.7515
February	28.0027	27.1453	27.5866
March	27.7117	26.9452	27.2885
April	28.7634	27.4796	28.1256
May	30.3253	27.8039	29.2201
June	30.5741	29.2362	29.9301
July	30.2291	28.9210	29.3107
August	30.0839	28.6658	29.3067
September	29.8097	28.9952	29.4386
October	31.4237	29.6241	30.7880
November	31.6250	30.7718	31.1871
December	31.3961	30.0223	30.6533