2012 SAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0754 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0739 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0747 KWD

2012 SAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0743 to the December average rate of 0.0750, 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 0.0754 was up 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 377 KWD

2011 Average 369 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 370 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.42 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0754

0.0739

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SAR 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 0.0743, compared to 0.0751 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) 0.0743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0749 / Low: 0.0741). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0748).

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 (August 2012: 0.0752) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+3.44%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0752

2011 Avg (August) 0.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0746	0.0740	0.0743
February	0.0742	0.0739	0.0740
March	0.0745	0.0741	0.0743
April	0.0743	0.0740	0.0742
May	0.0749	0.0741	0.0744
June	0.0750	0.0743	0.0747
July	0.0753	0.0745	0.0751
August	0.0754	0.0751	0.0752
September	0.0752	0.0748	0.0750
October	0.0750	0.0748	0.0749
November	0.0753	0.0750	0.0752
December	0.0751	0.0750	0.0750