YEARLY HIGH
15.5000 VEF
YEARLY LOW
15.1795 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3273 VEF

2012 KWD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 15.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 15.1795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3205 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4068 to the December average rate of 15.2559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.5000 was down 1.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.7973, 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 77,500 VEF
2011 Average 77,707 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 75,898 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,602.50 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.4968
15.1862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to VEF 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 15.4076, compared to 15.2470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1825 VEF (High: 15.4736 / Low: 15.2911). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 VEF (High: 15.2738 / Low: 15.2359).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1825
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 15.4709) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.3509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1200 (+0.78%).

2012 Avg (February) 15.4709
2011 Avg (February) 15.3509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4713 15.3546 15.4068
February 15.5000 15.4247 15.4709
March 15.4596 15.3754 15.4196
April 15.4783 15.4018 15.4377
May 15.4736 15.2911 15.3849
June 15.3987 15.2715 15.3258
July 15.3797 15.2073 15.2507
August 15.2561 15.1795 15.2121
September 15.3193 15.2132 15.2694
October 15.2974 15.2581 15.2736
November 15.2597 15.2015 15.2204
December 15.2738 15.2359 15.2559