YEARLY HIGH
0.4052 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3960 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4008 KWD

2013 JOD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JOD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.4052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3970 to the December average rate of 0.3994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4052 was up 1.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,026 KWD
2012 Average 1,976 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,980 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.93 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4039
0.3964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 0.4008, compared to 0.4009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 KWD (High: 0.4052 / Low: 0.4012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 KWD (High: 0.3999 / Low: 0.3987).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4033) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+2.48%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4033
2012 Avg (May) 0.3936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3981 0.3960 0.3970
February 0.4000 0.3969 0.3984
March 0.4037 0.4001 0.4018
April 0.4038 0.4019 0.4027
May 0.4052 0.4012 0.4033
June 0.4034 0.3995 0.4014
July 0.4050 0.4017 0.4032
August 0.4034 0.4014 0.4021
September 0.4036 0.3999 0.4015
October 0.4001 0.3979 0.3989
November 0.4016 0.3983 0.4001
December 0.3999 0.3987 0.3994