YEARLY HIGH
1.3430 BHD
YEARLY LOW
1.2865 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3243 BHD

2014 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 1.3430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.2865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0566 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3340 to the December average rate of 1.2903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3430 was up 0.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3408, 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 6,715 BHD
2013 Average 6,641 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 6,432 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.96 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3444
1.2854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BHD 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 1.3372, compared to 1.3114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0172 BHD (High: 1.3252 / Low: 1.3079). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BHD (High: 1.3403 / Low: 1.3380).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.3387) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+1.40%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.3387
2013 Avg (May) 1.3202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3360 1.3273 1.3340
February 1.3387 1.3306 1.3357
March 1.3403 1.3380 1.3388
April 1.3419 1.3363 1.3395
May 1.3430 1.3358 1.3387
June 1.3378 1.3350 1.3365
July 1.3379 1.3310 1.3351
August 1.3314 1.3244 1.3289
September 1.3252 1.3079 1.3146
October 1.3076 1.2999 1.3047
November 1.2997 1.2922 1.2948
December 1.2947 1.2865 1.2903