2013 KWD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.7104 SCR

YEARLY LOW

40.7637 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.5832 SCR

2013 KWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 46.7104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 40.7637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9467 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2173 to the December average rate of 42.6730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 46.7104 was down 12.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 53.2296, 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 233,552 SCR

2012 Average 245,048 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 203,819 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,733.61 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

46.7303

40.5742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SCR 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 42.7664, compared to 42.4000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 2.8731 SCR (High: 43.6402 / Low: 40.7671). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3749 SCR (High: 42.8337 / Low: 42.4588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8731

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0912 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 46.2173) against the same month in 2012 (average: 49.8058), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5886 (-7.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 46.2173

2012 Avg (January) 49.8058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.7104	45.4013	46.2173
February	45.3914	43.5391	44.7231
March	43.6402	40.7671	41.6319
April	41.3902	40.7637	41.0872
May	41.5145	41.0007	41.2568
June	41.9793	41.2736	41.6824
July	42.3362	41.5388	41.9586
August	42.4176	41.9083	42.1533
September	42.6827	41.9046	42.3202
October	43.0848	42.5303	42.6946
November	43.0605	42.2623	42.6004
December	42.8337	42.4588	42.6730