YEARLY HIGH
40.0547 LSL
YEARLY LOW
36.5749 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.0914 LSL

2014 KWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 40.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 36.5749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4798 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4204 to the December average rate of 39.3536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 40.0547 was up 7.87% compared to the 2013 peak of 37.1328, 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 200,274 LSL
2013 Average 169,938 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 182,875 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,399.11 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

39.5925
36.7247
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 37.9497, compared to 38.2331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.9497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.2331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 2.5043 LSL (High: 39.7003 / Low: 37.1961). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6928 LSL (High: 37.9617 / Low: 37.2689).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7537 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 39.3536) against the same month in 2013 (average: 36.6746), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6789 (+7.30%).

2014 Avg (December) 39.3536
2013 Avg (December) 36.6746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7003 37.1961 38.4204
February 39.7570 38.0853 38.8939
March 38.6461 37.4662 38.1402
April 37.8997 37.0689 37.4789
May 37.4404 36.5749 36.9637
June 38.2316 37.3867 37.8012
July 38.2055 37.0744 37.7349
August 37.9617 37.2689 37.5768
September 39.1160 37.4210 38.2804
October 39.2490 37.6403 38.3576
November 38.6608 37.6095 38.0951
December 40.0547 37.8341 39.3536