YEARLY HIGH
11.4096 MYR
YEARLY LOW
10.7613 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0208 MYR

2012 KWD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 11.4096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 10.7613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6483 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1676 to the December average rate of 10.8552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.4096 was down 1.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.5740, 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 57,048 MYR
2011 Average 55,308 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 53,806 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,241.59 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.4015
10.7918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MYR 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 11.0746, compared to 10.9670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4479 MYR (High: 11.3839 / Low: 10.9360). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0869 MYR (High: 10.8781 / Low: 10.7912).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4479
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2741 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 11.3507) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3345 (+3.04%).

2012 Avg (June) 11.3507
2011 Avg (June) 11.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3839 10.9360 11.1676
February 10.9916 10.8257 10.8936
March 11.0870 10.7613 10.9315
April 11.0449 10.8872 10.9985
May 11.3000 10.8921 11.1061
June 11.4096 11.2703 11.3507
July 11.3412 11.0897 11.2488
August 11.0860 10.9735 11.0435
September 11.0825 10.8347 10.9479
October 10.9303 10.7952 10.8639
November 10.8781 10.7912 10.8426
December 10.8954 10.7941 10.8552