YEARLY HIGH
0.7608 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7458 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7529 KWD

2013 BHD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BHD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.7608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.7458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7470 to the December average rate of 0.7498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7608 was up 1.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,804 KWD
2012 Average 3,718 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,729 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.64 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7585
0.7460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 0.7531, compared to 0.7527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0078 KWD (High: 0.7586 / Low: 0.7508). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KWD (High: 0.7508 / Low: 0.7487).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.7573) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+1.37%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.7573
2012 Avg (July) 0.7470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7485 0.7458 0.7470
February 0.7514 0.7460 0.7485
March 0.7586 0.7515 0.7547
April 0.7580 0.7545 0.7563
May 0.7603 0.7538 0.7575
June 0.7586 0.7508 0.7544
July 0.7608 0.7545 0.7573
August 0.7571 0.7539 0.7551
September 0.7584 0.7510 0.7543
October 0.7508 0.7473 0.7491
November 0.7522 0.7481 0.7507
December 0.7508 0.7487 0.7498