YEARLY HIGH
9.6991 PEN
YEARLY LOW
9.0499 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4191 PEN

2012 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 9.6991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 9.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6492 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6638 to the December average rate of 9.1215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.6991 was down 6.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.3387, 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 48,496 PEN
2011 Average 49,825 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 45,249 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,246.12 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.7249
9.0667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PEN 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 9.5971, compared to 9.2412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2351 PEN (High: 9.5206 / Low: 9.2855). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0664 PEN (High: 9.6298 / Low: 9.5634).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2351
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1794 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 9.6638) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.9260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2622 (-2.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 9.6638
2011 Avg (January) 9.9260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6991 9.6302 9.6638
February 9.6987 9.6284 9.6701
March 9.6298 9.5634 9.5953
April 9.6103 9.5022 9.5537
May 9.6438 9.4903 9.5552
June 9.6458 9.4393 9.5443
July 9.5206 9.2855 9.3648
August 9.3491 9.2236 9.2744
September 9.2965 9.2178 9.2586
October 9.2564 9.1784 9.2149
November 9.2493 9.1448 9.2131
December 9.1920 9.0499 9.1215