2013 KWD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3990 ILS

YEARLY LOW

12.2968 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7185 ILS

2013 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 13.3990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.2968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1022 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2694 to the December average rate of 12.3928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.3990 was down 7.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.4638, 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 66,995 ILS

2012 Average 68,780 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 61,484 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,511.11 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.3571

12.3052

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ILS 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 12.9141, compared to 12.5229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4461 ILS (High: 12.9403 / Low: 12.4942). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1236 ILS (High: 12.5972 / Low: 12.4736).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4461

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2369 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 13.2694) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.6642), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3948 (-2.89%).

2013 Avg (January) 13.2694

2012 Avg (January) 13.6642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3990	13.1907	13.2694
February	13.1693	13.0046	13.0903
March	13.1614	12.7312	12.9388
April	12.7592	12.6213	12.7019
May	12.9403	12.4942	12.7194
June	12.9082	12.6793	12.7650
July	12.7783	12.5057	12.6188
August	12.8233	12.4075	12.5576
September	12.7610	12.3504	12.5488
October	12.5972	12.4736	12.5256
November	12.5785	12.4238	12.4937
December	12.4631	12.2968	12.3928