YEARLY HIGH
0.0334 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0311 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0325 KWD

2012 MAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0324 to the December average rate of 0.0331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0334 was down 6.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167 KWD
2011 Average 171 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 155 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.61 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0333
0.0313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.0325, compared to 0.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0329 / Low: 0.0316). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0326).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0331) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.92%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0331
2011 Avg (December) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0328 0.0320 0.0324
February 0.0333 0.0326 0.0329
March 0.0332 0.0327 0.0330
April 0.0331 0.0326 0.0328
May 0.0329 0.0316 0.0322
June 0.0320 0.0315 0.0318
July 0.0320 0.0311 0.0314
August 0.0321 0.0314 0.0317
September 0.0330 0.0321 0.0326
October 0.0330 0.0326 0.0328
November 0.0329 0.0324 0.0326
December 0.0334 0.0328 0.0331