YEARLY HIGH
3.5561 BMD
YEARLY LOW
3.4858 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5232 BMD

2013 KWD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.5561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 3.4858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0704 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5510 to the December average rate of 3.5382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.5561 was down 1.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.6079, 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 17,781 BMD
2012 Average 17,848 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 17,429 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.98 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.5559
3.4969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BMD 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 3.5223, compared to 3.5241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0354 BMD (High: 3.5327 / Low: 3.4973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 BMD (High: 3.5428 / Low: 3.5329).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.5510) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.5876), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0366 (-1.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.5510
2012 Avg (January) 3.5876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5561 3.5432 3.5510
February 3.5549 3.5299 3.5436
March 3.5295 3.4972 3.5144
April 3.5151 3.4974 3.5069
May 3.5188 3.4886 3.5018
June 3.5308 3.4967 3.5158
July 3.5155 3.4858 3.5028
August 3.5179 3.5036 3.5129
September 3.5327 3.4973 3.5167
October 3.5500 3.5329 3.5408
November 3.5440 3.5237 3.5333
December 3.5428 3.5329 3.5382