2012 XDR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4344 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.4225 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4290 KWD

2012 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.4344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.4225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4278 to the December average rate of 0.4329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4344 was down 2.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4463, 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 2,172 KWD

2011 Average 2,182 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 2,112 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.32 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4338

0.4233

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 0.4280, compared to 0.4300 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) 0.4280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0070 KWD (High: 0.4310 / Low: 0.4240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 KWD (High: 0.4343 / Low: 0.4318).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.4321) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.42%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.4321

2011 Avg (September) 0.4339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4312	0.4263	0.4278
February	0.4311	0.4278	0.4299
March	0.4316	0.4275	0.4292
April	0.4310	0.4280	0.4293
May	0.4310	0.4240	0.4273
June	0.4263	0.4235	0.4246
July	0.4259	0.4225	0.4242
August	0.4292	0.4243	0.4267
September	0.4344	0.4287	0.4321
October	0.4343	0.4318	0.4329
November	0.4330	0.4301	0.4314
December	0.4342	0.4310	0.4329