YEARLY HIGH
32.1757 MAD
YEARLY LOW
29.9395 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.8250 MAD

2012 KWD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 32.1757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 29.9395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2362 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9037 to the December average rate of 30.1824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.1757 was up 4.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.8946, 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 160,879 MAD
2011 Average 146,378 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 149,697 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,181.20 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.9643
30.0204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MAD 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 30.7582, compared to 30.8919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.3162 MAD (High: 31.6678 / Low: 30.3517). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3730 MAD (High: 30.6498 / Low: 30.2768).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3162
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 31.8023) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.8914), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9109 (+10.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 31.8023
2011 Avg (July) 28.8914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.2714 30.4628 30.9037
February 30.7166 30.0219 30.3865
March 30.5848 30.1285 30.3360
April 30.6385 30.1664 30.4486
May 31.6678 30.3517 31.0203
June 31.7215 31.2048 31.4541
July 32.1757 31.2968 31.8023
August 31.8254 31.1104 31.5116
September 31.1921 30.2711 30.6945
October 30.6498 30.2768 30.4912
November 30.8989 30.3621 30.6694
December 30.5193 29.9395 30.1824