2013 KWD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5752.6502 SOS

YEARLY LOW

3967.7272 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

4958.0028 SOS

2013 KWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 5752.6502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3967.7272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1784.9230 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5677.9314 to the December average rate of 4124.7904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5752.6502 was down 2.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 5885.7513, 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 28,763,251 SOS

2012 Average 28,939,953 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 19,838,636 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,924,615.00 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5833.2455

3969.4762

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SOS 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 5433.2411, compared to 4482.7645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 950.4766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5433.2411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4482.7645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 281.3066 SOS (High: 4249.0338 / Low: 3967.7272). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 77.9292 SOS (High: 5708.4766 / Low: 5630.5473).

December Spread (Volatile) ±281.3066

January Spread (Stable) ±77.9292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 219.6770 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -219.6770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 5647.2766) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5854.6110), the exchange rate shifted by -207.3344 (-3.54%).

2013 Avg (February) 5647.2766

2012 Avg (February) 5854.6110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5708.4766	5630.5473	5677.9314
February	5752.6502	5534.1983	5647.2766
March	5715.8380	5481.0266	5586.1285
April	5515.5119	5339.8337	5434.9568
May	5342.9948	5091.6697	5215.2798
June	5139.7214	4916.0159	5037.8736
July	4909.4865	4813.3894	4865.3852
August	4833.5865	4574.7995	4695.7804
September	4572.6889	4457.1911	4503.4812
October	4451.7858	4360.4452	4396.3780
November	4355.6905	4246.9112	4310.7721
December	4249.0338	3967.7272	4124.7904