YEARLY HIGH
0.2278 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2192 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2231 KWD

2012 LYD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.2278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.2192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2248 to the December average rate of 0.2236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2278 was down 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,139 KWD
2011 Average 1,132 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,096 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.83 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2255
0.2205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.2225, compared to 0.2236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0063 KWD (High: 0.2274 / Low: 0.2211). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KWD (High: 0.2252 / Low: 0.2229).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2248) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2248
2011 Avg (January) 0.2247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2278 0.2216 0.2248
February 0.2274 0.2211 0.2232
March 0.2247 0.2204 0.2218
April 0.2240 0.2210 0.2226
May 0.2239 0.2194 0.2219
June 0.2239 0.2192 0.2209
July 0.2244 0.2207 0.2223
August 0.2241 0.2204 0.2232
September 0.2250 0.2208 0.2228
October 0.2276 0.2240 0.2251
November 0.2269 0.2231 0.2249
December 0.2252 0.2229 0.2236