2013 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9480 QAR

YEARLY LOW

12.6959 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8276 QAR

2013 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.9480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 12.6959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2521 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9276 to the December average rate of 12.8827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.9480 was down 1.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.1359, 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 64,740 QAR

2012 Average 64,983 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 63,480 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,260.44 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.9455

12.7316

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to QAR 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 12.8241, compared to 12.8311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1368 QAR (High: 12.8617 / Low: 12.7250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 QAR (High: 12.9011 / Low: 12.8642).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1368

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

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 0.1071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 12.9276) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.0619), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1342 (-1.03%).

2013 Avg (January) 12.9276

2012 Avg (January) 13.0619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9480	12.8976	12.9276
February	12.9408	12.8521	12.9016
March	12.8487	12.7332	12.7945
April	12.7957	12.7326	12.7684
May	12.8115	12.7014	12.7494
June	12.8573	12.7319	12.8033
July	12.8013	12.6959	12.7545
August	12.8099	12.7584	12.7910
September	12.8617	12.7250	12.8020
October	12.9259	12.8640	12.8928
November	12.9012	12.8292	12.8635
December	12.9011	12.8642	12.8827