YEARLY HIGH
350.2185 XPF
YEARLY LOW
320.8099 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
331.5472 XPF

2012 KWD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 350.2185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 320.8099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.4086 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 332.1218 to the December average rate of 323.5305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 350.2185 was up 5.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 331.5468, 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 1,751,093 XPF
2011 Average 1,551,796 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,604,049 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,043.08 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

346.7546
321.4192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XPF 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 330.3125, compared to 332.7819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.3125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.7819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 19.4563 XPF (High: 343.5299 / Low: 324.0735). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4699 XPF (High: 329.3960 / Low: 324.9261).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.4563
October Spread (Stable) ±4.4699

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 11.1581 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 344.6433) against the same month in 2011 (average: 304.7545), the exchange rate shifted by +39.8889 (+13.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 344.6433
2011 Avg (July) 304.7545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.8709 327.0229 332.1218
February 328.9012 320.8599 325.1761
March 327.4364 322.2572 324.6441
April 328.0551 322.3084 326.0649
May 343.5299 324.0735 333.7443
June 344.3515 334.7819 340.1238
July 350.2185 338.1096 344.6433
August 347.3540 335.7391 341.2795
September 336.2391 324.1499 330.1214
October 329.3960 324.9261 327.2814
November 333.3153 325.7501 329.8352
December 327.9533 320.8099 323.5305