2013 KWD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 135.1612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 113.0757.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0854 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.6911 to the December average rate of 134.1906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 135.1612 was up 11.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 121.4582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
KWD to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 119.0200, compared to 119.5862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5662 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 19.4276 GMD (High: 134.4417 / Low: 115.0140). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9658 GMD (High: 117.3164 / Low: 115.3505).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.6391 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 134.1906) against the same month in 2012 (average: 110.3105), the exchange rate shifted by +23.8800 (+21.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 121.2868 | 114.9116 | 118.6911 |
| February | 120.9024 | 116.3545 | 118.2343 |
| March | 118.8979 | 115.3506 | 116.9841 |
| April | 117.3164 | 115.3505 | 116.1386 |
| May | 123.0699 | 115.0206 | 117.1311 |
| June | 129.5547 | 118.3651 | 126.9410 |
| July | 125.6894 | 113.0757 | 115.3020 |
| August | 123.2981 | 114.1586 | 115.4893 |
| September | 116.2041 | 113.6141 | 114.7293 |
| October | 117.0141 | 114.9590 | 115.7232 |
| November | 134.4417 | 115.0140 | 122.0830 |
| December | 135.1612 | 132.6811 | 134.1906 |