2012 TOP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1664 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1555 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1612 KWD

2012 TOP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.1664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.1555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1601 to the December average rate of 0.1617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1664 was down 1.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 832 KWD

2011 Average 789 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 777 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.35 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1659

0.1558

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.1614, compared to 0.1611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0106 KWD (High: 0.1661 / Low: 0.1555). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.1572 / Low: 0.1559).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+10.26%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1651

2011 Avg (March) 0.1497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1629	0.1587	0.1601
February	0.1655	0.1628	0.1640
March	0.1664	0.1628	0.1651
April	0.1648	0.1626	0.1635
May	0.1661	0.1555	0.1591
June	0.1572	0.1559	0.1566
July	0.1617	0.1557	0.1583
August	0.1629	0.1601	0.1612
September	0.1634	0.1589	0.1614
October	0.1632	0.1599	0.1614
November	0.1652	0.1587	0.1624
December	0.1624	0.1598	0.1617