2013 KWD to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3487 GIP

YEARLY LOW

2.1381 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2384 GIP

2013 KWD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 2.3487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.1381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2106 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2227 to the December average rate of 2.1605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3487 was up 0.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3365, 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 11,743 GIP

2012 Average 11,256 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 10,690 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,053.17 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3234

2.1457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GIP 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 2.2524, compared to 2.2244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2524

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.1259 GIP (High: 2.3177 / Low: 2.1918). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 GIP (High: 2.2088 / Low: 2.1881).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1259

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 2.3086) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0548 (+2.43%).

2013 Avg (July) 2.3086

2012 Avg (July) 2.2538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2427	2.2054	2.2227
February	2.2681	2.2090	2.2436
March	2.2088	2.1881	2.1991
April	2.3177	2.1918	2.2862
May	2.3190	2.2591	2.2897
June	2.3050	2.2442	2.2734
July	2.3487	2.2812	2.3086
August	2.3216	2.2442	2.2665
September	2.2596	2.1855	2.2162
October	2.2174	2.1837	2.2013
November	2.2252	2.1611	2.1932
December	2.1761	2.1381	2.1605