2012 KWD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.7347 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

26.9544 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.3018 ZAR

2012 KWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 31.7347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 26.9544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7803 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7347 to the December average rate of 30.6606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.7347 was up 2.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.8954, 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 158,674 ZAR

2011 Average 131,294 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 134,772 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,901.65 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.6090

26.9057

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ZAR 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 28.4850, compared to 30.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.5579 ZAR (High: 30.3653 / Low: 27.8074). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7504 ZAR (High: 27.7048 / Low: 26.9544).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5579

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1562 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 31.2171) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.5191), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6980 (+5.75%).

2012 Avg (November) 31.2171

2011 Avg (November) 29.5191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.3923	27.9175	28.7347
February	28.1043	26.9655	27.5785
March	27.7048	26.9544	27.2976
April	28.7723	27.4372	28.1404
May	30.3653	27.8074	29.1959
June	30.6332	29.3187	29.9626
July	30.1630	28.9336	29.2823
August	30.0201	28.6209	29.2764
September	29.8097	29.0314	29.4372
October	31.6148	29.7022	30.8380
November	31.7347	30.7018	31.2171
December	31.6374	30.1234	30.6606