2012 QAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0778 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0761 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0769 KWD

2012 QAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.0778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0766 to the December average rate of 0.0773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0778 was up 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 389 KWD

2011 Average 380 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 381 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.22 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0776

0.0761

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.0766, compared to 0.0773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0763). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0771).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0775) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+2.14%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0775

2011 Avg (November) 0.0759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0768	0.0762	0.0766
February	0.0765	0.0761	0.0762
March	0.0767	0.0763	0.0765
April	0.0766	0.0763	0.0764
May	0.0771	0.0763	0.0767
June	0.0772	0.0766	0.0770
July	0.0775	0.0767	0.0773
August	0.0777	0.0773	0.0775
September	0.0775	0.0770	0.0772
October	0.0773	0.0771	0.0772
November	0.0778	0.0773	0.0775
December	0.0774	0.0772	0.0773