YEARLY HIGH
0.0218 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0204 KWD

2012 SCR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0218 was down 5.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109 KWD
2011 Average 111 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 94 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.07 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0218
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0198, compared to 0.0211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0214).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.0216) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-3.39%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.0216
2011 Avg (September) 0.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0209 0.0195 0.0201
February 0.0201 0.0194 0.0198
March 0.0204 0.0195 0.0198
April 0.0202 0.0194 0.0198
May 0.0201 0.0192 0.0197
June 0.0199 0.0191 0.0194
July 0.0201 0.0188 0.0194
August 0.0217 0.0200 0.0213
September 0.0218 0.0215 0.0216
October 0.0216 0.0213 0.0214
November 0.0216 0.0213 0.0215
December 0.0216 0.0214 0.0215