2013 KWD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3288.2483 CDF

YEARLY LOW

3188.5176 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3250.1147 CDF

2013 KWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 3288.2483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 3188.5176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.7307 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3271.7867 to the December average rate of 3266.5715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3288.2483 was down 1.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 3340.9676, 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 16,441,242 CDF

2012 Average 16,418,312 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 15,942,588 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 498,653.45 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3280.6844

3219.4246

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KWD to CDF 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 3246.3265, compared to 3253.9030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3246.3265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3253.9030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 58.9713 CDF (High: 3247.4889 / Low: 3188.5176). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.4094 CDF (High: 3288.2483 / Low: 3259.8389).

July Spread (Volatile) ±58.9713

October Spread (Stable) ±28.4094

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 24.3496 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.3496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 3275.5795) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3290.9651), the exchange rate shifted by -15.3857 (-0.47%).

2013 Avg (October) 3275.5795

2012 Avg (October) 3290.9651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3287.3207	3253.8888	3271.7867
February	3280.3147	3235.6894	3259.0538
March	3271.8475	3223.7610	3253.1877
April	3251.7987	3202.2120	3228.8381
May	3257.7490	3203.4735	3224.5296
June	3264.8910	3213.8907	3240.5631
July	3247.4889	3188.5176	3228.0149
August	3251.7930	3211.3122	3234.3034
September	3271.8468	3234.1767	3253.8697
October	3288.2483	3259.8389	3275.5795
November	3286.3050	3242.2220	3265.0789
December	3287.0059	3253.0534	3266.5715