2013 KWD to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 8.3093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 7.9094.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3999 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1148 to the December average rate of 8.2212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.3093 was down 4.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.6961, 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 WST 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 8.0813, compared to 8.2151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1338 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2265 WST (High: 8.2650 / Low: 8.0384). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0617 WST (High: 8.1451 / Low: 8.0834).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0743 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 8.2837) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.1927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0910 (+1.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1451 | 8.0834 | 8.1148 |
| February | 8.1357 | 8.0252 | 8.0655 |
| March | 8.1174 | 8.0253 | 8.0764 |
| April | 8.0559 | 7.9094 | 8.0037 |
| May | 8.1123 | 8.0130 | 8.0610 |
| June | 8.2650 | 8.0384 | 8.1663 |
| July | 8.2536 | 8.1625 | 8.2202 |
| August | 8.3093 | 8.2278 | 8.2837 |
| September | 8.2888 | 8.1593 | 8.2095 |
| October | 8.2242 | 8.1113 | 8.1727 |
| November | 8.2908 | 8.0955 | 8.1831 |
| December | 8.2472 | 8.1740 | 8.2212 |