YEARLY HIGH
0.2869 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2812 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2838 KWD

2013 BMD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.2869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2816 to the December average rate of 0.2826, 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 0.2869 was up 1.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,434 KWD
2012 Average 1,401 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,406 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.40 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2860
0.2812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 0.2839, compared to 0.2838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0029 KWD (High: 0.2859 / Low: 0.2831). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.2831 / Low: 0.2823).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.2855) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+1.41%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.2855
2012 Avg (July) 0.2815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2822 0.2812 0.2816
February 0.2833 0.2813 0.2822
March 0.2859 0.2833 0.2845
April 0.2859 0.2845 0.2852
May 0.2866 0.2842 0.2856
June 0.2860 0.2832 0.2844
July 0.2869 0.2845 0.2855
August 0.2854 0.2843 0.2847
September 0.2859 0.2831 0.2844
October 0.2831 0.2817 0.2824
November 0.2838 0.2822 0.2830
December 0.2831 0.2823 0.2826