YEARLY HIGH
0.4463 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4262 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4365 KWD

2011 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.4463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4346 to the December average rate of 0.4296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4463 was down 1.25% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,232 KWD
2010 Average 2,188 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,131 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.34 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4426
0.4284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.4388, compared to 0.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0087 KWD (High: 0.4463 / Low: 0.4376). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 KWD (High: 0.4398 / Low: 0.4351).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.4408) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+2.69%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.4408
2010 Avg (May) 0.4293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4377 0.4301 0.4346
February 0.4397 0.4348 0.4375
March 0.4412 0.4361 0.4390
April 0.4448 0.4385 0.4414
May 0.4463 0.4376 0.4408
June 0.4425 0.4368 0.4394
July 0.4403 0.4339 0.4372
August 0.4398 0.4351 0.4379
September 0.4379 0.4316 0.4339
October 0.4362 0.4283 0.4336
November 0.4355 0.4304 0.4326
December 0.4332 0.4262 0.4296