2012 KWD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72006.6041 STD

YEARLY LOW

65988.5313 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

68292.7921 STD

2012 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 72006.6041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 65988.5313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6018.0728 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68107.6113 to the December average rate of 66569.6295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 72006.6041 was up 6.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 67637.5154, 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 360,033,020 STD

2011 Average 319,034,861 STD

Yearly Trough Low 329,942,656 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,090,363.92 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

71830.0909

66091.4058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to STD 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 67546.7016, compared to 69038.8827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1492.1811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67546.7016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69038.8827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3869.5572 STD (High: 71888.2084 / Low: 68018.6512). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1165.6401 STD (High: 72006.6041 / Low: 70840.9639).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3869.5572

August Spread (Stable) ±1165.6401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1544.6770 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1544.6770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 71351.8671) against the same month in 2011 (average: 62995.0431), the exchange rate shifted by +8356.8241 (+13.27%).

2012 Avg (August) 71351.8671

2011 Avg (August) 62995.0431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	69113.1603	66161.6449	68107.6113
February	67643.6539	66003.3044	66836.2089
March	67894.3535	65988.5313	66694.1090
April	67692.1953	66120.3138	67021.8481
May	69199.2513	66408.0964	67850.2314
June	70148.2581	67027.8147	68770.2010
July	71451.2792	69588.4584	70400.1657
August	72006.6041	70840.9639	71351.8671
September	71888.2084	68018.6512	69807.1902
October	69772.7084	67339.5312	68356.5797
November	68360.7203	66701.9955	67747.8638
December	67400.8941	66021.0705	66569.6295