YEARLY HIGH
31.0066 BWP
YEARLY LOW
27.6439 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5784 BWP

2013 KWD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 31.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 27.6439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3627 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1534 to the December average rate of 30.7924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 31.0066 was up 8.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 28.4609, 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 155,033 BWP
2012 Average 136,305 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 138,220 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,813.56 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

31.0563
27.8895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BWP 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 28.8880, compared to 30.2688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.9477 BWP (High: 30.3415 / Low: 28.3937). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3942 BWP (High: 28.5921 / Low: 28.1979).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9477
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 30.7924) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.8997), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8927 (+10.37%).

2013 Avg (December) 30.7924
2012 Avg (December) 27.8997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.6078 27.6439 28.1534
February 28.5921 28.1979 28.3884
March 29.1981 28.6662 28.8745
April 28.9130 28.2834 28.6404
May 30.3415 28.3937 29.0454
June 30.7829 29.6903 30.2256
July 30.5137 29.6730 30.0318
August 30.7558 29.7478 30.1943
September 30.5524 29.5006 30.0778
October 30.2394 29.7377 30.0155
November 30.8278 30.2491 30.5007
December 31.0066 30.5162 30.7924