2012 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1359 QAR

YEARLY LOW

12.8582 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9971 QAR

2012 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 13.1359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 12.8582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2778 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0619 to the December average rate of 12.9384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.1359 was down 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3892, 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 65,680 QAR

2011 Average 65,839 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 64,291 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,388.87 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.1372

12.8829

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 13.0623, compared to 12.9319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1430 QAR (High: 13.1092 / Low: 12.9662). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 QAR (High: 12.9733 / Low: 12.9443).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1430

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 13.1160) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1104 (+0.85%).

2012 Avg (February) 13.1160

2011 Avg (February) 13.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.1219	13.0197	13.0619
February	13.1359	13.0804	13.1160
March	13.1058	13.0381	13.0721
April	13.1120	13.0614	13.0877
May	13.1092	12.9662	13.0431
June	13.0583	12.9509	12.9930
July	13.0305	12.9019	12.9357
August	12.9355	12.8776	12.9041
September	12.9878	12.9070	12.9510
October	12.9733	12.9443	12.9545
November	12.9443	12.8582	12.9079
December	12.9494	12.9189	12.9384