YEARLY HIGH
1822.8327 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1738.1630 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1764.9686 CRC

2013 KWD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1822.8327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 1738.1630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.6697 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1777.9293 to the December average rate of 1763.4766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1822.8327 was down 1.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 1851.1302, 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 9,114,163 CRC
2012 Average 8,974,519 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 8,690,815 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423,348.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1782.6161
1749.4752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CRC 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 1762.1798, compared to 1767.7574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1762.1798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1767.7574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 61.3810 CRC (High: 1822.8327 / Low: 1761.4517). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9652 CRC (High: 1756.6613 / Low: 1747.6961).

January Spread (Volatile) ±61.3810
April Spread (Stable) ±8.9652

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 16.2813 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1777.9293) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1820.9635), the exchange rate shifted by -43.0342 (-2.36%).

2013 Avg (January) 1777.9293
2012 Avg (January) 1820.9635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1822.8327 1761.4517 1777.9293
February 1786.5128 1763.4885 1773.0166
March 1764.3889 1747.1047 1756.7353
April 1756.6613 1747.6961 1752.7447
May 1764.0115 1744.3496 1752.2369
June 1775.4139 1747.8699 1760.4162
July 1769.8925 1738.1630 1755.1833
August 1772.9737 1750.4372 1765.1478
September 1783.0737 1756.3269 1772.6058
October 1792.2700 1766.0908 1779.8544
November 1786.2418 1749.1028 1770.2764
December 1783.3033 1757.6710 1763.4766