YEARLY HIGH
149.4977 GMD
YEARLY LOW
134.2593 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.1102 GMD

2014 KWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 149.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 134.2593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2384 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.7748 to the December average rate of 147.5670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 149.4977 was up 10.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 135.1612, 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 747,489 GMD
2013 Average 596,523 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 671,296 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,192.25 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

149.4564
133.4401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 137.5131, compared to 142.7073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.5131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.7073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 12.2812 GMD (High: 149.2573 / Low: 136.9761). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7549 GMD (High: 135.9092 / Low: 135.1543).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.2812
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.7127 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 148.1217) against the same month in 2013 (average: 122.0830), the exchange rate shifted by +26.0387 (+21.33%).

2014 Avg (November) 148.1217
2013 Avg (November) 122.0830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.0911 134.2593 134.7748
February 135.8553 134.6723 135.1703
March 135.9092 135.1543 135.4173
April 141.1336 135.0646 138.1495
May 141.4585 140.3601 140.8576
June 141.7112 140.2556 140.7089
July 141.1431 139.2825 140.3319
August 140.5323 139.4935 140.0175
September 140.2097 137.3364 138.3048
October 149.2573 136.9761 141.9011
November 149.4977 147.8326 148.1217
December 148.2347 146.5473 147.5670