YEARLY HIGH
376.1629 JMD
YEARLY LOW
326.0649 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
351.4326 JMD

2013 KWD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 376.1629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 326.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.0981 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 328.7670 to the December average rate of 369.7529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 376.1629 was up 14.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 328.9805, 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 1,880,815 JMD
2012 Average 1,576,937 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,630,324 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,490.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

373.8515
324.6684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JMD 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 340.7205, compared to 362.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.4242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 340.7205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 362.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 12.9527 JMD (High: 357.9900 / Low: 345.0373). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2897 JMD (High: 357.0357 / Low: 354.7461).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.9527
August Spread (Stable) ±2.2897

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.4096 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 369.7529) against the same month in 2012 (average: 326.7380), the exchange rate shifted by +43.0149 (+13.16%).

2013 Avg (December) 369.7529
2012 Avg (December) 326.7380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 330.4113 326.7776 328.7670
February 337.9580 326.0649 332.1245
March 344.6403 335.4929 340.1663
April 349.3245 342.6728 346.6191
May 348.0942 342.7621 345.3044
June 357.9900 345.0373 351.3415
July 356.2468 351.2682 354.2651
August 357.0357 354.7461 356.0308
September 362.8899 354.4165 358.4912
October 371.1597 363.6753 367.8689
November 370.7601 361.3994 366.4593
December 376.1629 364.3156 369.7529