2013 KWD to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3600 SHP

YEARLY LOW

2.1381 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2532 SHP

2013 KWD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 2.3600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.1381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2219 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2225 to the December average rate of 2.1605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3600 was up 0.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3368, 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 11,800 SHP

2012 Average 11,263 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 10,690 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109.75 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3465

2.1436

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SHP 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 2.2821, compared to 2.2244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0869 SHP (High: 2.3347 / Low: 2.2479). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 SHP (High: 2.2174 / Low: 2.1837).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0869

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2.3296) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0606 (+2.67%).

2013 Avg (March) 2.3296

2012 Avg (March) 2.2689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2611	2.1846	2.2225
February	2.3347	2.2479	2.2876
March	2.3600	2.3013	2.3296
April	2.3177	2.2646	2.2899
May	2.3190	2.2591	2.2897
June	2.3050	2.2442	2.2734
July	2.3487	2.2812	2.3086
August	2.3216	2.2442	2.2665
September	2.2596	2.1855	2.2162
October	2.2174	2.1837	2.2013
November	2.2252	2.1611	2.1932
December	2.1761	2.1381	2.1605