YEARLY HIGH
1926.7683 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1761.1758 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1821.7586 XAF

2012 KWD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1926.7683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1761.1758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165.5925 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1823.7311 to the December average rate of 1777.8563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1926.7683 was up 5.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 1823.0932, 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 9,633,842 XAF
2011 Average 8,594,864 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 8,805,879 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 827,962.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1906.5489
1766.1570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XAF 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 1814.7611, compared to 1828.7561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.9951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1814.7611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1828.7561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 102.2479 XAF (High: 1886.5887 / Low: 1784.3407). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3085 XAF (High: 1809.9427 / Low: 1786.6342).

May Spread (Volatile) ±102.2479
October Spread (Stable) ±23.3085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 62.5632 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.5632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1894.8496) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1676.4081), the exchange rate shifted by +218.4415 (+13.03%).

2012 Avg (July) 1894.8496
2011 Avg (July) 1676.4081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1851.6227 1790.8072 1823.7311
February 1805.3081 1761.9814 1786.4862
March 1801.3100 1770.2652 1783.1703
April 1802.5153 1770.2652 1791.4065
May 1886.5887 1784.3407 1835.8185
June 1885.3051 1850.3493 1867.9539
July 1926.7683 1859.4871 1894.8496
August 1910.3877 1848.8412 1875.4427
September 1850.5741 1782.5320 1812.8795
October 1809.9427 1786.6342 1798.8470
November 1828.8130 1789.9489 1812.6619
December 1803.1244 1761.1758 1777.8563