YEARLY HIGH
13.3892 QAR
YEARLY LOW
12.8830 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1669 QAR

2011 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 13.3892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 12.8830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5062 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9562 to the December average rate of 13.1029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.3892 was up 2.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 13.0000, 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 66,946 QAR
2010 Average 63,409 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 64,415 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,531.02 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.3811
12.9176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to QAR 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 13.1120, compared to 13.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2724 QAR (High: 13.3593 / Low: 13.0868). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0798 QAR (High: 13.1436 / Low: 13.0638).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2724
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1190 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 13.3425) against the same month in 2010 (average: 12.6460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6965 (+5.51%).

2011 Avg (August) 13.3425
2010 Avg (August) 12.6460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0129 12.8830 12.9562
February 13.0682 12.9629 13.0057
March 13.1436 13.0638 13.1003
April 13.2624 13.1062 13.1619
May 13.2635 13.1556 13.2059
June 13.2945 13.2040 13.2420
July 13.3431 13.2226 13.2804
August 13.3892 13.2940 13.3425
September 13.3593 13.0868 13.2235
October 13.2923 13.1090 13.1982
November 13.2209 13.1379 13.1837
December 13.1579 13.0546 13.1029