2014 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3596 SAR

YEARLY LOW

12.8088 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.1755 SAR

2014 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 13.3596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 12.8088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5508 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2714 to the December average rate of 12.8450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 13.3596 was up 0.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.3368, 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 66,798 SAR

2013 Average 66,064 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 64,044 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,753.85 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.3713

12.7972

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 13.3022, compared to 13.0487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3022

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1617 SAR (High: 13.1718 / Low: 13.0101). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 SAR (High: 13.3324 / Low: 13.3111).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1617

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 0.1403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 13.3174) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.1327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1847 (+1.41%).

2014 Avg (May) 13.3174

2013 Avg (May) 13.1327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2870	13.2439	13.2714
February	13.3161	13.2527	13.2876
March	13.3324	13.3111	13.3179
April	13.3473	13.2952	13.3235
May	13.3596	13.2875	13.3174
June	13.3083	13.2814	13.2957
July	13.3089	13.2390	13.2813
August	13.2444	13.1710	13.2177
September	13.1718	13.0101	13.0774
October	13.0089	12.9343	12.9829
November	12.9307	12.8617	12.8878
December	12.8887	12.8088	12.8450