2013 KWD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

151.3322 DOP

YEARLY LOW

142.1997 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

146.7251 DOP

2013 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 151.3322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 142.1997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1325 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.4445 to the December average rate of 150.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 151.3322 was up 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 143.1150, 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 756,661 DOP

2012 Average 696,609 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 710,998 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,662.72 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

151.3500

142.7258

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to DOP 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 144.1950, compared to 149.2552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.1950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.2552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 3.2545 DOP (High: 150.1571 / Low: 146.9026). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9974 DOP (High: 150.4435 / Low: 149.4461).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2545

November Spread (Stable) ±0.9974

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2637 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 150.6313) against the same month in 2012 (average: 142.3442), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2871 (+5.82%).

2013 Avg (December) 150.6313

2012 Avg (December) 142.3442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.6359	142.1997	143.4445
February	144.7786	143.4521	144.3335
March	144.7135	143.3153	144.1448
April	144.3160	143.1997	143.8811
May	144.5651	143.2876	143.8972
June	146.6845	143.6923	145.4688
July	147.3285	145.0542	146.4856
August	150.1571	146.9026	148.3993
September	150.1311	148.8214	149.6680
October	151.0021	149.5869	150.3048
November	150.4435	149.4461	150.0424
December	151.3322	149.8305	150.6313