2013 KWD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.1328 LSL

YEARLY LOW

30.1254 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.9739 LSL

2013 KWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 37.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 30.1254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0075 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1343 to the December average rate of 36.6746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.1328 was up 17.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 31.6250, 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 185,664 LSL

2012 Average 146,521 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 150,627 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,037.29 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

37.2287

30.5802

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LSL 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 32.4487, compared to 35.4991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 3.6726 LSL (High: 35.1114 / Low: 31.4388). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6330 LSL (High: 31.8064 / Low: 31.1733).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.6726

February Spread (Stable) ±0.6330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4767 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 36.6746) against the same month in 2012 (average: 30.6533), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0213 (+19.64%).

2013 Avg (December) 36.6746

2012 Avg (December) 30.6533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.0725	30.1254	31.1343
February	31.8064	31.1733	31.5039
March	32.7764	31.8235	32.2671
April	32.3887	31.2226	31.9244
May	35.1114	31.4388	32.6439
June	36.1057	34.4082	35.2189
July	35.5800	34.1468	34.7421
August	36.4328	34.4500	35.3481
September	36.0679	34.1246	35.1275
October	35.6580	34.5987	35.0677
November	36.5614	35.5883	36.0343
December	37.1328	36.0957	36.6746