2013 KWD to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.4568 LTL

YEARLY LOW

8.8724 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.1610 LTL

2013 KWD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 9.4568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 8.8724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5844 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2225 to the December average rate of 8.9168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.4568 was down 6.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.1263, 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 47,284 LTL

2012 Average 47,959 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 44,362 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,921.93 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.4042

8.8725

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LTL 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 9.2613, compared to 9.0606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.3349 LTL (High: 9.3773 / Low: 9.0424). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1123 LTL (High: 9.1734 / Low: 9.0611).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3349

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1396 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 9.3599) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.3884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0286 (-0.30%).

2013 Avg (March) 9.3599

2012 Avg (March) 9.3884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3773	9.0424	9.2225
February	9.3186	8.9902	9.1605
March	9.4568	9.2894	9.3599
April	9.4286	9.2215	9.2968
May	9.3962	9.2288	9.3155
June	9.2976	9.1096	9.2126
July	9.4082	9.1292	9.2462
August	9.1734	9.0611	9.1066
September	9.1973	9.0088	9.0902
October	9.0280	8.8770	8.9628
November	9.1174	8.9767	9.0410
December	9.0048	8.8724	8.9168