2012 WST to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1249 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1150 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1212 KWD

2012 WST to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.1249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1171 to the December average rate of 0.1230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1249 was down 1.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 625 KWD

2011 Average 596 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 575 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.54 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1245

0.1164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.1202, compared to 0.1223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0092 KWD (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.1158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.1235 / Low: 0.1216).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1239) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+4.81%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1239

2011 Avg (March) 0.1182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1215	0.1150	0.1171
February	0.1240	0.1201	0.1218
March	0.1249	0.1214	0.1239
April	0.1237	0.1218	0.1223
May	0.1249	0.1158	0.1188
June	0.1217	0.1163	0.1175
July	0.1236	0.1170	0.1199
August	0.1243	0.1206	0.1221
September	0.1246	0.1203	0.1230
October	0.1245	0.1220	0.1228
November	0.1234	0.1207	0.1227
December	0.1235	0.1216	0.1230