YEARLY HIGH
0.0362 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0323 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0338 KWD

2013 BWP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0355 to the December average rate of 0.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0362 was down 6.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181 KWD
2012 Average 184 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 161 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.62 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0358
0.0322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0346, compared to 0.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0023 KWD (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0330). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0350).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0355) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-5.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0355
2012 Avg (January) 0.0374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0362 0.0350 0.0355
February 0.0355 0.0350 0.0352
March 0.0349 0.0342 0.0346
April 0.0354 0.0346 0.0349
May 0.0352 0.0330 0.0344
June 0.0337 0.0325 0.0331
July 0.0337 0.0328 0.0333
August 0.0336 0.0325 0.0331
September 0.0339 0.0327 0.0332
October 0.0336 0.0331 0.0333
November 0.0331 0.0324 0.0328
December 0.0328 0.0323 0.0325