YEARLY HIGH
4.7671 NZD
YEARLY LOW
4.1979 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4082 NZD

2012 KWD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 4.7671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 4.1979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5692 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4876 to the December average rate of 4.2823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.7671 was down 4.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9967, 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 23,835 NZD
2011 Average 22,876 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 20,989 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,846.24 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.6644
4.2476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NZD 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 4.4643, compared to 4.3522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3589 NZD (High: 4.7671 / Low: 4.4082). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 NZD (High: 4.3633 / Low: 4.2850).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3589
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.6297) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0782 (+1.72%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.6297
2011 Avg (May) 4.5515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6291 4.3535 4.4876
February 4.3633 4.2850 4.3199
March 4.4392 4.3047 4.3756
April 4.4289 4.3489 4.3917
May 4.7671 4.4082 4.6297
June 4.7295 4.4642 4.5813
July 4.4999 4.3790 4.4439
August 4.4321 4.3277 4.3718
September 4.4625 4.2800 4.3433
October 4.3819 4.2881 4.3431
November 4.3746 4.2888 4.3288
December 4.3453 4.1979 4.2823