YEARLY HIGH
31.6242 SZL
YEARLY LOW
26.9487 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3032 SZL

2012 KWD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 31.6242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 26.9487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6755 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7425 to the December average rate of 30.6603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.6242 was up 2.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.8619, 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 158,121 SZL
2011 Average 130,979 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 134,743 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,377.45 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.5739
26.9111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SZL 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 28.4830, compared to 30.1234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.5226 SZL (High: 30.3224 / Low: 27.7999). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7838 SZL (High: 27.7324 / Low: 26.9487).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5226
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1542 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 31.1853) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.4865), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6988 (+5.76%).

2012 Avg (November) 31.1853
2011 Avg (November) 29.4865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.4090 27.9526 28.7425
February 28.0009 27.1342 27.5882
March 27.7324 26.9487 27.2997
April 28.7591 27.4822 28.1106
May 30.3224 27.7999 29.2144
June 30.7022 29.2491 29.9427
July 30.2306 28.9250 29.3136
August 30.0816 28.6613 29.3106
September 30.1384 29.0229 29.4801
October 31.4252 29.6231 30.7905
November 31.6242 30.7710 31.1853
December 31.3966 30.0711 30.6603