YEARLY HIGH
0.1047 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1017 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1037 KWD

2012 XCD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.1017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1032 to the December average rate of 0.1041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1047 was down 0.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 523 KWD
2011 Average 513 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 509 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.62 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1046
0.1027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.1032, compared to 0.1042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0028 KWD (High: 0.1045 / Low: 0.1017). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.1041 / Low: 0.1039).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1044) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+3.08%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1044
2011 Avg (August) 0.1013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1036 0.1028 0.1032
February 0.1031 0.1027 0.1028
March 0.1035 0.1029 0.1032
April 0.1032 0.1028 0.1030
May 0.1040 0.1029 0.1034
June 0.1042 0.1036 0.1038
July 0.1045 0.1017 0.1038
August 0.1047 0.1042 0.1044
September 0.1044 0.1038 0.1041
October 0.1041 0.1039 0.1040
November 0.1045 0.1041 0.1044
December 0.1043 0.1041 0.1041