2014 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9698 QAR

YEARLY LOW

12.4261 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7901 QAR

2014 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 12.9698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 12.4261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5437 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8858 to the December average rate of 12.4624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.9698 was up 0.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 12.9480, 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 64,849 QAR

2013 Average 64,136 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 62,131 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,718.47 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.9821

12.4152

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 12.9143, compared to 12.6658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1556 QAR (High: 12.7883 / Low: 12.6327). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 QAR (High: 12.9452 / Low: 12.9241).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1556

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 12.9273) against the same month in 2013 (average: 12.7494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1779 (+1.40%).

2014 Avg (May) 12.9273

2013 Avg (May) 12.7494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9021	12.8631	12.8858
February	12.9303	12.8521	12.9012
March	12.9452	12.9241	12.9310
April	12.9534	12.9086	12.9349
May	12.9698	12.8994	12.9273
June	12.9179	12.8910	12.9059
July	12.9186	12.8531	12.8926
August	12.8587	12.7867	12.8327
September	12.7883	12.6327	12.6972
October	12.6293	12.5542	12.6027
November	12.5515	12.4834	12.5072
December	12.5046	12.4261	12.4624