YEARLY HIGH
158.3580 PHP
YEARLY LOW
144.8351 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.7112 PHP

2012 KWD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 158.3580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 144.8351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5229 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.2730 to the December average rate of 145.7624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 158.3580 was down 0.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 159.2897, 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 791,790 PHP
2011 Average 783,078 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 724,176 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,614.53 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

157.3276
144.6718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PHP 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 153.9268, compared to 147.4956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.9268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.4956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.5701 PHP (High: 156.2869 / Low: 151.7168). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4826 PHP (High: 146.3178 / Low: 144.8351).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5701
December Spread (Stable) ±1.4826

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 3.7695 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 156.2730) against the same month in 2011 (average: 157.3406), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0676 (-0.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 156.2730
2011 Avg (January) 157.3406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.3580 153.8364 156.2730
February 154.8785 152.2043 153.6716
March 154.7172 152.9102 153.9609
April 154.4363 151.7278 153.3284
May 156.2869 151.7168 153.7591
June 154.9814 150.5536 152.5677
July 150.4596 147.9689 148.7982
August 150.1558 147.9176 149.0834
September 149.3783 147.4420 148.3409
October 148.3710 146.3888 147.2624
November 146.4669 144.8607 145.7265
December 146.3178 144.8351 145.7624