YEARLY HIGH
55.5898 MVR
YEARLY LOW
48.9405 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.4987 MVR

2012 KWD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 55.5898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 48.9405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6493 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.5425 to the December average rate of 54.6209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 55.5898 was up 7.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 51.7730, 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 277,949 MVR
2011 Average 246,512 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 244,703 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,246.45 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

55.3089
49.8269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MVR 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 50.5371, compared to 54.4603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.5371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.4603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 5.8444 MVR (High: 54.7849 / Low: 48.9405). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2651 MVR (High: 50.7455 / Low: 50.4804).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.8444
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 54.8521) against the same month in 2011 (average: 51.1610), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6911 (+7.21%).

2012 Avg (October) 54.8521
2011 Avg (October) 51.1610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.7801 50.2973 50.5425
February 50.8412 50.5036 50.7532
March 50.6932 50.3671 50.5580
April 50.7455 50.4804 50.6257
May 50.7691 50.2174 50.4595
June 50.5891 50.1601 50.2837
July 54.7849 48.9405 53.2840
August 54.8333 54.3427 54.5522
September 55.0336 54.6369 54.8192
October 55.5898 54.6853 54.8521
November 54.8089 54.4656 54.6332
December 54.8611 54.4906 54.6209