YEARLY HIGH
287.5889 LRD
YEARLY LOW
257.6678 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
270.0552 LRD

2013 KWD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 287.5889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 257.6678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9210 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 262.7778 to the December average rate of 285.9015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 287.5889 was up 7.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 268.7201, 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 1,437,944 LRD
2012 Average 1,315,199 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,288,339 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,605.23 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

288.3665
258.7867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LRD 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 262.5551, compared to 277.5553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.5551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.5553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 11.4216 LRD (High: 279.3129 / Low: 267.8913). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6132 LRD (High: 265.0788 / Low: 262.4656).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.4216
February Spread (Stable) ±2.6132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1689 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 285.9015) against the same month in 2012 (average: 259.7565), the exchange rate shifted by +26.1450 (+10.07%).

2013 Avg (December) 285.9015
2012 Avg (December) 259.7565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.3198 257.6678 262.7778
February 265.0788 262.4656 263.4206
March 262.9155 259.7994 261.2517
April 262.8170 259.9510 261.3180
May 266.0314 259.0012 261.9965
June 269.8456 261.0054 264.5663
July 265.8309 260.7559 263.1097
August 275.6561 264.3446 271.5566
September 279.3129 267.8913 276.1665
October 286.9065 277.7906 283.7971
November 286.8859 283.3421 284.8007
December 287.5889 284.7011 285.9015