YEARLY HIGH
0.1465 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1404 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1424 KWD

2014 BBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.1404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1413 to the December average rate of 0.1461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1465 was up 2.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1434, 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 733 KWD
2013 Average 710 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 702 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.84 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1466
0.1402
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 0.1410, compared to 0.1438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.1442 / Low: 0.1424). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.1409 / Low: 0.1406).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1461) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+3.39%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1461
2013 Avg (December) 0.1413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1416 0.1411 0.1413
February 0.1415 0.1408 0.1411
March 0.1409 0.1406 0.1408
April 0.1411 0.1406 0.1408
May 0.1411 0.1404 0.1408
June 0.1412 0.1409 0.1410
July 0.1416 0.1409 0.1412
August 0.1424 0.1416 0.1419
September 0.1442 0.1424 0.1434
October 0.1450 0.1442 0.1445
November 0.1459 0.1451 0.1456
December 0.1465 0.1456 0.1461