YEARLY HIGH
9.9219 PEN
YEARLY LOW
9.0052 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5193 PEN

2013 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 9.9219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 9.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9167 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0554 to the December average rate of 9.8583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.9219 was up 2.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.6991, 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 49,610 PEN
2012 Average 47,090 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 45,026 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,583.52 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.9615
8.9731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PEN 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 9.2245, compared to 9.8140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.4085 PEN (High: 9.9001 / Low: 9.4916). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 PEN (High: 9.8481 / Low: 9.7558).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4085
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0663 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 9.8388) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.2744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5644 (+6.09%).

2013 Avg (August) 9.8388
2012 Avg (August) 9.2744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1338 9.0052 9.0554
February 9.2035 9.0838 9.1441
March 9.2120 9.0530 9.1194
April 9.2777 9.0303 9.1063
May 9.4758 9.1135 9.2528
June 9.9001 9.4916 9.6694
July 9.7998 9.6318 9.7292
August 9.9219 9.7771 9.8388
September 9.8487 9.6915 9.7724
October 9.8481 9.7558 9.8062
November 9.9160 9.8161 9.8792
December 9.9182 9.7789 9.8583