YEARLY HIGH
0.1105 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1031 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1062 KWD

2012 PEN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1035 to the December average rate of 0.1096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1105 was up 6.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 552 KWD
2011 Average 502 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 516 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.98 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1103
0.1028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.1042, compared to 0.1082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 KWD (High: 0.1077 / Low: 0.1050). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.1038).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1096) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+6.43%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1096
2011 Avg (December) 0.1030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1038 0.1031 0.1035
February 0.1039 0.1031 0.1034
March 0.1046 0.1038 0.1042
April 0.1052 0.1041 0.1047
May 0.1054 0.1037 0.1047
June 0.1059 0.1037 0.1048
July 0.1077 0.1050 0.1068
August 0.1084 0.1070 0.1078
September 0.1085 0.1076 0.1080
October 0.1090 0.1080 0.1085
November 0.1094 0.1081 0.1085
December 0.1105 0.1088 0.1096