2012 KWD to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |