2012 SBD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0402 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0366 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0393 KWD

2012 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.0402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0402 was up 6.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201 KWD

2011 Average 182 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 183 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.19 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0402

0.0378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.0390, compared to 0.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 KWD (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0366). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0398).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0400) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+9.57%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0400

2011 Avg (June) 0.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0393	0.0366	0.0380
February	0.0396	0.0391	0.0394
March	0.0391	0.0389	0.0390
April	0.0393	0.0389	0.0390
May	0.0391	0.0380	0.0385
June	0.0402	0.0391	0.0400
July	0.0400	0.0383	0.0392
August	0.0400	0.0398	0.0399
September	0.0399	0.0393	0.0397
October	0.0397	0.0389	0.0394
November	0.0399	0.0392	0.0397
December	0.0398	0.0393	0.0397