YEARLY HIGH
2.5250 JOD
YEARLY LOW
2.4677 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4950 JOD

2013 KWD to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 2.4677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0572 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5186 to the December average rate of 2.5039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5250 was down 1.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5607, 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 12,625 JOD
2012 Average 12,650 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 12,339 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.21 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5225
2.4756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JOD 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 2.4952, compared to 2.4947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0245 JOD (High: 2.4922 / Low: 2.4677). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 JOD (High: 2.5079 / Low: 2.5007).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.5186) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0255 (-1.00%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.5186
2012 Avg (January) 2.5441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5250 2.5119 2.5186
February 2.5193 2.5003 2.5103
March 2.4991 2.4771 2.4886
April 2.4885 2.4764 2.4832
May 2.4922 2.4677 2.4795
June 2.5028 2.4788 2.4911
July 2.4895 2.4688 2.4802
August 2.4913 2.4790 2.4871
September 2.5003 2.4775 2.4905
October 2.5133 2.4994 2.5068
November 2.5106 2.4898 2.4996
December 2.5079 2.5007 2.5039