YEARLY HIGH
0.2003 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1814 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1933 KWD

2014 BAM to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.2003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1967 to the December average rate of 0.1838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2003 was up 0.76% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1988, 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 1,002 KWD
2013 Average 963 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 907 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.65 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2005
0.1823
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 0.1975, compared to 0.1890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0051 KWD (High: 0.1914 / Low: 0.1863). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.1969 / Low: 0.1951).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.1989) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+5.55%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.1989
2013 Avg (March) 0.1885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1987 0.1952 0.1967
February 0.1979 0.1948 0.1970
March 0.2003 0.1978 0.1989
April 0.1995 0.1975 0.1986
May 0.1997 0.1961 0.1977
June 0.1969 0.1951 0.1961
July 0.1969 0.1939 0.1955
August 0.1943 0.1911 0.1931
September 0.1914 0.1863 0.1889
October 0.1886 0.1849 0.1871
November 0.1866 0.1842 0.1856
December 0.1863 0.1814 0.1838