2013 BOB to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0417 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0401 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0409 KWD

2013 BOB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0403 to the December average rate of 0.0409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0417 was up 2.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208 KWD

2012 Average 202 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 200 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.00 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0414

0.0402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0407, compared to 0.0411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0413 / Low: 0.0406). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0407).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0413) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.39%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0413

2012 Avg (July) 0.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0405	0.0402	0.0403
February	0.0405	0.0401	0.0404
March	0.0409	0.0405	0.0407
April	0.0411	0.0406	0.0408
May	0.0411	0.0406	0.0408
June	0.0413	0.0406	0.0409
July	0.0417	0.0411	0.0413
August	0.0413	0.0411	0.0412
September	0.0415	0.0410	0.0412
October	0.0410	0.0407	0.0409
November	0.0411	0.0408	0.0410
December	0.0410	0.0407	0.0409