YEARLY HIGH
0.1080 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0988 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1043 KWD

2012 LTL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1042 to the December average rate of 0.1069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1080 was down 8.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 540 KWD
2011 Average 557 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 494 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.06 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1076
0.0996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to KWD 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 0.1047, compared to 0.1039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0058 KWD (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.1008). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.1049).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1069) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1069
2011 Avg (December) 0.1060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1060 0.1026 0.1042
February 0.1079 0.1050 0.1063
March 0.1074 0.1055 0.1065
April 0.1073 0.1053 0.1060
May 0.1065 0.1008 0.1036
June 0.1027 0.1005 0.1017
July 0.1022 0.0988 0.1002
August 0.1028 0.1002 0.1013
September 0.1066 0.1027 0.1047
October 0.1065 0.1049 0.1056
November 0.1061 0.1038 0.1048
December 0.1080 0.1054 0.1069