2012 KWD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1077.9859 MRO

YEARLY LOW

1024.8115 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

1053.0972 MRO

2012 KWD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1077.9859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1024.8115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.1743 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1034.4023 to the December average rate of 1061.2389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1077.9859 was up 1.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 1060.4586, 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 5,389,929 MRO

2011 Average 5,059,159 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 5,124,058 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,871.73 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1074.3751

1030.7684

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MRO 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 1043.3179, compared to 1062.8765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.5587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1043.3179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1062.8765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 33.5959 MRO (High: 1067.1282 / Low: 1033.5323). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3391 MRO (High: 1059.7760 / Low: 1051.4369).

July Spread (Volatile) ±33.5959

November Spread (Stable) ±8.3391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 13.2760 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1070.7412) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1020.7488), the exchange rate shifted by +49.9924 (+4.90%).

2012 Avg (September) 1070.7412

2011 Avg (September) 1020.7488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1044.5192	1024.8115	1034.4023
February	1059.0739	1039.0744	1047.9817
March	1059.2811	1041.5365	1050.0462
April	1055.1465	1029.9879	1042.5295
May	1053.6783	1032.9400	1042.5824
June	1053.9343	1028.4819	1042.3652
July	1067.1282	1033.5323	1050.9212
August	1074.4136	1061.8396	1068.3199
September	1077.9859	1063.9021	1070.7412
October	1075.4064	1060.8720	1069.6570
November	1059.7760	1051.4369	1056.3810
December	1073.5252	1048.9572	1061.2389