2012 KWD to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 27.3351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 24.8628.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4724 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3315 to the December average rate of 25.2185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.3351 was down 3.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.3526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KWD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.6652, compared to 25.2500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4152 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.8584 SBD (High: 27.3351 / Low: 25.4767). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1126 SBD (High: 25.1033 / Low: 24.9908).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9355 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 26.3315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.7662), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4347 (-5.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3351 | 25.4767 | 26.3315 |
| February | 25.5786 | 25.2249 | 25.4019 |
| March | 25.7312 | 25.5539 | 25.6447 |
| April | 25.7146 | 25.4749 | 25.6321 |
| May | 26.2903 | 25.5763 | 25.9582 |
| June | 25.6049 | 24.8628 | 25.0227 |
| July | 26.0973 | 24.9836 | 25.4871 |
| August | 25.1033 | 24.9908 | 25.0419 |
| September | 25.4381 | 25.0470 | 25.2135 |
| October | 25.6777 | 25.1672 | 25.3508 |
| November | 25.5102 | 25.0639 | 25.1880 |
| December | 25.4193 | 25.1165 | 25.2185 |