YEARLY HIGH
67214.0344 STD
YEARLY LOW
62800.1034 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
65086.9861 STD

2013 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 67214.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 62800.1034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4413.9310 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65570.0368 to the December average rate of 63421.8963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 67214.0344 was down 6.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 72006.6041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336,070,172 STD
2012 Average 341,501,355 STD
Yearly Trough Low 314,000,517 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,069,654.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

66758.5098
63118.5677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to STD 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 65786.4413, compared to 64387.5309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1398.9104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65786.4413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64387.5309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2431.7650 STD (High: 66311.0294 / Low: 63879.2644). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 988.9391 STD (High: 64708.5937 / Low: 63719.6546).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2431.7650
November Spread (Stable) ±988.9391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1217.8276 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1217.8276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 66455.1813) against the same month in 2012 (average: 66694.1090), the exchange rate shifted by -238.9277 (-0.36%).

2013 Avg (March) 66455.1813
2012 Avg (March) 66694.1090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66539.3752 64286.0761 65570.0368
February 66311.0294 63879.2644 65036.1959
March 67214.0344 65828.8066 66455.1813
April 66968.5698 65394.8213 66128.4989
May 66717.4470 64652.6255 66032.0175
June 66569.1554 64204.9768 65496.7174
July 66671.6629 64815.2698 65771.9293
August 65286.5420 62940.7801 64554.1017
September 65208.5908 63919.0504 64604.5645
October 64237.6584 63017.8501 63692.8798
November 64708.5937 63719.6546 64279.8137
December 64174.3449 62800.1034 63421.8963