2013 KWD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5604.1260 BIF

YEARLY LOW

5291.5923 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5460.2066 BIF

2013 KWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 5604.1260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 5291.5923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 312.5337 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5384.9489 to the December average rate of 5472.5762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5604.1260 was up 2.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 5485.8963, 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 28,020,630 BIF

2012 Average 25,045,808 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 26,457,961 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,562,668.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5570.1261

5368.1146

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KWD to BIF 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 5481.3969, compared to 5439.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.3806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5481.3969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5439.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 270.7904 BIF (High: 5562.3826 / Low: 5291.5923). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.2942 BIF (High: 5414.1693 / Low: 5381.8751).

March Spread (Volatile) ±270.7904

August Spread (Stable) ±32.2942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 80.1141 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -80.1141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 5553.2918) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4685.3969), the exchange rate shifted by +867.8949 (+18.52%).

2013 Avg (February) 5553.2918

2012 Avg (February) 4685.3969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5553.6800	5323.4893	5384.9489
February	5604.1260	5467.1990	5553.2918
March	5562.3826	5291.5923	5473.1777
April	5541.4275	5487.9175	5510.4698
May	5552.4946	5421.8856	5500.1886
June	5542.6222	5421.9743	5466.3048
July	5435.8564	5377.7312	5413.9441
August	5414.1693	5381.8751	5399.6283
September	5444.7046	5366.8766	5414.3517
October	5497.7489	5424.5882	5462.1983
November	5493.9911	5454.6485	5471.3995
December	5494.2121	5454.7961	5472.5762