YEARLY HIGH
55.0165 MVR
YEARLY LOW
53.3108 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.1907 MVR

2013 KWD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 55.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 53.3108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7057 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.7657 to the December average rate of 54.4216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 55.0165 was down 1.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 55.5898, 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 275,082 MVR
2012 Average 262,536 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 266,554 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,528.33 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

54.8683
53.6363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MVR 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 54.1882, compared to 54.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.9677 MVR (High: 54.5152 / Low: 53.5475). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1933 MVR (High: 54.5918 / Low: 54.3984).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9677
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1933

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 0.4235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 54.5697) against the same month in 2012 (average: 50.7532), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8165 (+7.52%).

2013 Avg (February) 54.5697
2012 Avg (February) 50.7532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.8922 54.6301 54.7657
February 55.0165 54.2867 54.5697
March 54.5338 53.7783 54.1462
April 54.2637 53.7590 53.9417
May 54.3338 53.5261 53.7390
June 54.3046 53.5797 53.9671
July 54.2161 53.3108 53.8241
August 54.1617 53.8427 54.0036
September 54.5152 53.5475 54.0603
October 54.5918 54.3984 54.4987
November 54.5706 54.1096 54.3507
December 54.5959 54.2917 54.4216