2012 KWD to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3368 SHP

YEARLY LOW

2.1855 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2526 SHP

2012 KWD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.3368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.1855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1513 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3129 to the December average rate of 2.2024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3368 was down 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3447, 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 11,684 SHP

2011 Average 11,281 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 10,928 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 756.68 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3240

2.1913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SHP 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 2.2756, compared to 2.2296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0886 SHP (High: 2.3044 / Low: 2.2157). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 SHP (High: 2.2293 / Low: 2.2003).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0886

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.3129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0557 (+2.47%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.3129

2011 Avg (January) 2.2572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3368	2.2806	2.3129
February	2.2961	2.2558	2.2784
March	2.2933	2.2510	2.2689
April	2.2663	2.2153	2.2462
May	2.3044	2.2157	2.2506
June	2.3199	2.2754	2.2966
July	2.2976	2.2548	2.2771
August	2.2859	2.2348	2.2554
September	2.2348	2.1923	2.2083
October	2.2293	2.2003	2.2133
November	2.2341	2.2031	2.2213
December	2.2155	2.1855	2.2024