2013 KWD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5098 SGD

YEARLY LOW

4.3192 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4077 SGD

2013 KWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 4.5098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 4.3192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1906 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3606 to the December average rate of 4.4556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.5098 was down 3.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.6611, 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 22,549 SGD

2012 Average 22,300 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 21,596 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 952.79 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.4802

4.3298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SGD 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 4.3792, compared to 4.4361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1324 SGD (High: 4.5032 / Low: 4.3709). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 SGD (High: 4.3518 / Low: 4.3347).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1324

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 4.4677) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.4233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+1.00%).

2013 Avg (August) 4.4677

2012 Avg (August) 4.4233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3981	4.3389	4.3606
February	4.4085	4.3699	4.3886
March	4.3947	4.3397	4.3791
April	4.3518	4.3347	4.3424
May	4.4246	4.3192	4.3724
June	4.5032	4.3709	4.4323
July	4.4790	4.4117	4.4407
August	4.5098	4.4180	4.4677
September	4.4764	4.4028	4.4422
October	4.4253	4.3851	4.4020
November	4.4403	4.3906	4.4085
December	4.4925	4.4194	4.4556