2011 KWD to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7281 TOP

YEARLY LOW

5.8932 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3506 TOP

2011 KWD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 6.7281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 5.8932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8350 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6225 to the December average rate of 6.2474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.7281 was down 3.88% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.9995, 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 33,641 TOP

2010 Average 33,551 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 29,466 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,174.85 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.7463

5.9362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TOP 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 6.5476, compared to 6.1535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.3732 TOP (High: 6.2773 / Low: 5.9041). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0538 TOP (High: 6.6551 / Low: 6.6013).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3732

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 6.6788) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.6601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+0.28%).

2011 Avg (March) 6.6788

2010 Avg (March) 6.6601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.7026	6.5929	6.6225
February	6.6551	6.6013	6.6241
March	6.7281	6.6167	6.6788
April	6.7277	6.4762	6.6221
May	6.4762	6.3593	6.4057
June	6.3772	6.2618	6.3323
July	6.2773	5.9041	6.1491
August	6.0611	5.8932	6.0037
September	6.2748	5.9771	6.1070
October	6.3346	6.1344	6.2180
November	6.4362	6.1049	6.1959
December	6.3100	6.1598	6.2474