YEARLY HIGH
21.8348 NOK
YEARLY LOW
19.7748 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7673 NOK

2012 KWD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 21.8348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 19.7748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0600 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3468 to the December average rate of 19.9470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.8348 was up 1.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.6140, 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 109,174 NOK
2011 Average 101,352 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 98,874 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,300.17 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.7086
19.7868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NOK 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 20.9575, compared to 20.5770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.0922 NOK (High: 21.6855 / Low: 20.5933). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3740 NOK (High: 20.1488 / Low: 19.7748).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0922
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3740

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7693 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 21.4793) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.7973), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6821 (+8.50%).

2012 Avg (June) 21.4793
2011 Avg (June) 19.7973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6579 20.9049 21.3468
February 21.0126 20.0766 20.5774
March 20.7810 20.0966 20.4794
April 20.8565 20.4447 20.6823
May 21.6855 20.5933 21.1797
June 21.8348 21.1629 21.4793
July 21.7048 21.3136 21.5484
August 21.4096 20.5464 20.9325
September 20.7161 20.2426 20.4367
October 20.5360 20.0436 20.3104
November 20.5049 20.0425 20.2874
December 20.1488 19.7748 19.9470