YEARLY HIGH
3200.5348 KPW
YEARLY LOW
3137.1784 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3170.8702 KPW

2013 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3200.5348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 3137.1784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.3565 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3195.8941 to the December average rate of 3184.3752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3200.5348 was down 1.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 3247.0929, 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 16,002,674 KPW
2012 Average 16,063,346 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 15,685,892 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,782.46 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3200.3195
3147.2139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KPW 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 3170.0278, compared to 3171.7126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3170.0278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3171.7126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 31.8575 KPW (High: 3179.4480 / Low: 3147.5905). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9102 KPW (High: 3188.4818 / Low: 3179.5716).

September Spread (Volatile) ±31.8575
December Spread (Stable) ±8.9102

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 26.3325 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.3325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3195.8941) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3228.8462), the exchange rate shifted by -32.9522 (-1.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 3195.8941
2012 Avg (January) 3228.8462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3200.5348 3188.8433 3195.8941
February 3199.4312 3176.9340 3189.2725
March 3176.5864 3147.4694 3162.9400
April 3163.5781 3147.6346 3156.1935
May 3166.9177 3139.7722 3151.6393
June 3177.7417 3146.9852 3164.2275
July 3163.9785 3137.1784 3152.5186
August 3166.0933 3153.2037 3161.6369
September 3179.4480 3147.5905 3165.0158
October 3195.0016 3179.6278 3186.7583
November 3189.6344 3171.3368 3179.9710
December 3188.4818 3179.5716 3184.3752