YEARLY HIGH
372.8558 JPY
YEARLY LOW
307.9005 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
343.9712 JPY

2013 KWD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 372.8558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 307.9005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.9554 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.5239 to the December average rate of 366.5662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 372.8558 was up 21.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 307.4459, 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 1,864,279 JPY
2012 Average 1,424,954 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,539,502 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,776.76 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

371.5704
311.5197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JPY 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 336.5885, compared to 351.3539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 336.5885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 351.3539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 23.8432 JPY (High: 350.0617 / Low: 326.2185). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7755 JPY (High: 349.0617 / Low: 342.2862).

April Spread (Volatile) ±23.8432
October Spread (Stable) ±6.7755

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.5907 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 366.5662) against the same month in 2012 (average: 297.7534), the exchange rate shifted by +68.8128 (+23.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 366.5662
2012 Avg (December) 297.7534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 324.9937 307.9005 316.5239
February 332.7206 325.0803 329.8909
March 338.7621 328.7222 333.1613
April 350.0617 326.2185 343.3795
May 359.8029 342.7951 353.5829
June 351.7408 332.5224 342.9922
July 354.1998 343.8916 349.1763
August 348.0323 338.3195 343.7527
September 351.4082 344.4254 348.6398
October 349.0617 342.2862 346.4105
November 362.3134 346.9344 353.5778
December 372.8558 360.4424 366.5662