2013 KWD to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3692 OMR

YEARLY LOW

1.3420 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3564 OMR

2013 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.3692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1.3420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3671 to the December average rate of 1.3620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3692 was down 1.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3886, 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 6,846 OMR

2012 Average 6,869 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 6,710 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.74 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3690

1.3463

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to OMR 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 1.3561, compared to 1.3567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3561

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0135 OMR (High: 1.3595 / Low: 1.3460). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 OMR (High: 1.3641 / Low: 1.3600).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.3671) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-0.97%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.3671

2012 Avg (January) 1.3805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3692	1.3641	1.3671
February	1.3687	1.3589	1.3642
March	1.3589	1.3463	1.3531
April	1.3531	1.3473	1.3503
May	1.3548	1.3432	1.3482
June	1.3595	1.3460	1.3536
July	1.3534	1.3420	1.3486
August	1.3545	1.3490	1.3525
September	1.3600	1.3465	1.3535
October	1.3666	1.3599	1.3632
November	1.3644	1.3567	1.3604
December	1.3641	1.3600	1.3620