2012 KWD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6611 SGD

YEARLY LOW

4.3269 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4602 SGD

2012 KWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.6611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.3269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3342 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5905 to the December average rate of 4.3377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6611 was down 1.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7438, 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 23,305 SGD

2011 Average 22,734 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 21,635 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,670.89 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.6158

4.3124

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KWD to SGD 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 4.5350, compared to 4.3854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5350

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1538 SGD (High: 4.6611 / Low: 4.5073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 SGD (High: 4.3483 / Low: 4.3295).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1538

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0864 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.5905) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+0.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.5905

2011 Avg (January) 4.5796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6611	4.5073	4.5905
February	4.5499	4.4811	4.5180
March	4.5455	4.4853	4.5187
April	4.5327	4.4512	4.4966
May	4.5856	4.4463	4.5221
June	4.6022	4.5223	4.5640
July	4.5369	4.4133	4.4776
August	4.4425	4.4062	4.4233
September	4.4258	4.3511	4.3800
October	4.3814	4.3339	4.3549
November	4.3483	4.3295	4.3388
December	4.3508	4.3269	4.3377