2013 BAM to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1988 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1866 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1926 KWD

2013 BAM to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1913 to the December average rate of 0.1979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1988 was up 4.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 994 KWD

2012 Average 920 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 933 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.38 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1988

0.1876

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.1905, compared to 0.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1905

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 KWD (High: 0.1950 / Low: 0.1877). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 KWD (High: 0.1947 / Low: 0.1923).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1979) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+4.97%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1979

2012 Avg (December) 0.1885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1950	0.1877	0.1913
February	0.1963	0.1892	0.1927
March	0.1898	0.1866	0.1885
April	0.1912	0.1871	0.1897
May	0.1911	0.1877	0.1894
June	0.1936	0.1896	0.1915
July	0.1933	0.1875	0.1909
August	0.1947	0.1923	0.1938
September	0.1959	0.1919	0.1941
October	0.1988	0.1955	0.1969
November	0.1965	0.1934	0.1952
December	0.1988	0.1960	0.1979