2013 KWD to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 25.8842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 24.6678.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2165 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1929 to the December average rate of 25.4446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 25.8842 was down 5.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 27.3351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
KWD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.2058, compared to 25.2056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.7963 SBD (High: 25.8842 / Low: 25.0879). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2473 SBD (High: 25.3889 / Low: 25.1416).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2997 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 25.2699) against the same month in 2012 (average: 25.9582), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6884 (-2.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5458 | 25.1235 | 25.1929 |
| February | 25.6423 | 25.0284 | 25.1258 |
| March | 25.4358 | 24.6678 | 25.0528 |
| April | 25.5162 | 24.8493 | 25.3292 |
| May | 25.8842 | 25.0879 | 25.2699 |
| June | 25.3889 | 25.1416 | 25.2645 |
| July | 25.1731 | 24.8039 | 24.9648 |
| August | 25.2638 | 24.9020 | 25.0259 |
| September | 25.2379 | 24.8306 | 25.0711 |
| October | 25.5925 | 25.1145 | 25.3442 |
| November | 25.5783 | 25.0901 | 25.3829 |
| December | 25.6355 | 25.1406 | 25.4446 |