YEARLY HIGH
0.0813 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0746 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 KWD

2013 ILS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0754 to the December average rate of 0.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0813 was up 7.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 407 KWD
2012 Average 364 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 373 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.45 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0812
0.0748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.0775, compared to 0.0799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 KWD (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0773). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0794).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, 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 (December 2013: 0.0807) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+8.34%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0807
2012 Avg (December) 0.0745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0758 0.0746 0.0754
February 0.0769 0.0759 0.0764
March 0.0785 0.0760 0.0773
April 0.0792 0.0784 0.0787
May 0.0800 0.0773 0.0786
June 0.0789 0.0775 0.0783
July 0.0800 0.0783 0.0793
August 0.0806 0.0780 0.0796
September 0.0810 0.0784 0.0797
October 0.0802 0.0794 0.0798
November 0.0805 0.0795 0.0800
December 0.0813 0.0802 0.0807