2012 KWD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.2296 SCR

YEARLY LOW

45.8712 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.0141 SCR

2012 KWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 53.2296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 45.8712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3584 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8058 to the December average rate of 46.5220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 53.2296 was up 7.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 49.7103, 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 266,148 SCR

2011 Average 225,199 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 229,356 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,792.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52.1865

45.7443

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SCR 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 50.5863, compared to 47.4419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.5863

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 3.9731 SCR (High: 49.9633 / Low: 45.9902). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2909 SCR (High: 46.6703 / Low: 46.3793).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9731

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.6381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 51.6497) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44.6145), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0351 (+15.77%).

2012 Avg (July) 51.6497

2011 Avg (July) 44.6145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.1556	47.8057	49.8058
February	51.4951	49.6765	50.4694
March	51.3476	49.0550	50.6151
April	51.5801	49.5474	50.4186
May	52.0517	49.6601	50.6531
June	52.4338	50.3682	51.5557
July	53.2296	49.7566	51.6497
August	49.9633	45.9902	47.0115
September	46.5960	45.8712	46.2811
October	46.9206	46.2751	46.6314
November	46.8645	46.2389	46.5560
December	46.6703	46.3793	46.5220