YEARLY HIGH
31.6571 NAD
YEARLY LOW
26.9561 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3002 NAD

2012 KWD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 31.6571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 26.9561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7010 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7521 to the December average rate of 30.6675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.6571 was up 2.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.7696, 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 158,285 NAD
2011 Average 131,253 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 134,781 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,504.75 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.5803
26.8940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NAD 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 28.4858, compared to 30.1145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.5091 NAD (High: 30.3360 / Low: 27.8269). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7613 NAD (High: 29.8171 / Low: 29.0558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5091
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 1.1545 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 31.1897) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.5496), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6401 (+5.55%).

2012 Avg (November) 31.1897
2011 Avg (November) 29.5496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.3689 27.9445 28.7521
February 27.9817 27.2097 27.5977
March 27.7382 26.9561 27.2846
April 28.7516 27.4352 28.1217
May 30.3360 27.8269 29.2003
June 30.5707 29.2806 29.9586
July 30.1655 28.9511 29.3007
August 30.0480 28.6657 29.3046
September 29.8171 29.0558 29.4456
October 31.4255 29.6041 30.7788
November 31.6571 30.7226 31.1897
December 31.4037 30.0231 30.6675