YEARLY HIGH
0.1434 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1406 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1419 KWD

2013 BBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.1434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1408 to the December average rate of 0.1413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1434 was up 1.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 KWD
2012 Average 700 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 703 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.20 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1430
0.1406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.1420, compared to 0.1419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.1430 / Low: 0.1415). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.1415 / Low: 0.1411).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1427) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.41%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1427
2012 Avg (July) 0.1408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1411 0.1406 0.1408
February 0.1416 0.1406 0.1411
March 0.1430 0.1417 0.1423
April 0.1430 0.1422 0.1426
May 0.1433 0.1421 0.1428
June 0.1430 0.1416 0.1422
July 0.1434 0.1422 0.1427
August 0.1427 0.1421 0.1423
September 0.1430 0.1415 0.1422
October 0.1415 0.1408 0.1412
November 0.1419 0.1411 0.1415
December 0.1415 0.1411 0.1413