YEARLY HIGH
9.8301 XCD
YEARLY LOW
9.5554 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6440 XCD

2012 KWD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 9.8301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 9.5554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2747 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6878 to the December average rate of 9.6016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.8301 was down 0.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.9024, 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 49,150 XCD
2011 Average 48,718 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 47,777 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,373.47 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.7414
9.5598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XCD 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 9.6865, compared to 9.6016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2622 XCD (High: 9.8301 / Low: 9.5679). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 XCD (High: 9.6268 / Low: 9.6059).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2622
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 9.6300) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.8220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1920 (-1.96%).

2012 Avg (July) 9.6300
2011 Avg (July) 9.8220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7318 9.6525 9.6878
February 9.7415 9.7006 9.7263
March 9.7211 9.6665 9.6943
April 9.7247 9.6854 9.7054
May 9.7216 9.6163 9.6732
June 9.6519 9.5973 9.6319
July 9.8301 9.5679 9.6300
August 9.5975 9.5554 9.5749
September 9.6375 9.5769 9.6101
October 9.6268 9.6059 9.6134
November 9.6063 9.5682 9.5795
December 9.6092 9.5867 9.6016