2013 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3368 SAR

YEARLY LOW

13.0728 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2132 SAR

2013 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.3368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 13.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2640 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3170 to the December average rate of 13.2694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.3368 was down 1.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.5299, 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 66,684 SAR

2012 Average 66,934 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 65,364 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,319.91 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.3354

13.1143

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SAR 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 13.2097, compared to 13.2167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1308 SAR (High: 13.2483 / Low: 13.1175). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0378 SAR (High: 13.2875 / Low: 13.2496).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1308

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0378

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 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 13.3170) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.4541), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1371 (-1.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 13.3170

2012 Avg (January) 13.4541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3368	13.2885	13.3170
February	13.3316	13.2396	13.2894
March	13.2373	13.1163	13.1810
April	13.1823	13.1201	13.1525
May	13.1969	13.0834	13.1327
June	13.2423	13.1132	13.1856
July	13.1847	13.0728	13.1369
August	13.1932	13.1406	13.1750
September	13.2483	13.1175	13.1889
October	13.3122	13.2489	13.2788
November	13.2905	13.2151	13.2512
December	13.2875	13.2496	13.2694