YEARLY HIGH
1925.0189 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1761.0784 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1822.2896 XOF

2012 KWD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1925.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1761.0784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 163.9405 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1823.9151 to the December average rate of 1777.9996, 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 1925.0189 was up 5.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1823.5523, 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 9,625,095 XOF
2011 Average 8,531,680 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 8,805,392 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 819,702.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1906.4757
1766.3199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XOF 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 1815.3548, compared to 1829.2245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1815.3548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1829.2245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 103.1126 XOF (High: 1884.7023 / Low: 1781.5896). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.0579 XOF (High: 1809.9456 / Low: 1786.8877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±103.1126
October Spread (Stable) ±23.0579

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 62.2111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.2111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1894.7960) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1674.7721), the exchange rate shifted by +220.0240 (+13.14%).

2012 Avg (July) 1894.7960
2011 Avg (July) 1674.7721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1851.5384 1792.9929 1823.9151
February 1810.9241 1764.7993 1788.1658
March 1800.7991 1768.9462 1784.0301
April 1803.6176 1769.3490 1792.5625
May 1884.7023 1781.5896 1835.2606
June 1886.1547 1851.7267 1868.1945
July 1925.0189 1859.3592 1894.7960
August 1908.6439 1848.5684 1876.1407
September 1850.0027 1782.4294 1813.9296
October 1809.9456 1786.8877 1799.1953
November 1829.7402 1792.1371 1813.2858
December 1803.4071 1761.0784 1777.9996