2013 KWD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KWD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KWD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1797.9138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1685.9099.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.0039 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1752.5623 to the December average rate of 1694.7294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1797.9138 was down 6.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 1926.7683, 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 XAF 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 1759.4314, compared to 1721.9227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.5087 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 67.9884 XAF (High: 1787.1785 / Low: 1719.1901). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.4043 XAF (High: 1743.7651 / Low: 1720.3608).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 25.0918 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1778.0097) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1783.1703), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1607 (-0.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1787.1785 | 1719.1901 | 1752.5623 |
| February | 1772.5682 | 1708.3505 | 1739.7972 |
| March | 1797.9138 | 1764.6117 | 1778.0097 |
| April | 1790.9588 | 1751.7244 | 1766.5896 |
| May | 1785.2015 | 1754.1848 | 1769.8555 |
| June | 1767.3248 | 1730.5969 | 1749.7740 |
| July | 1787.4296 | 1733.9099 | 1755.9218 |
| August | 1743.7651 | 1720.3608 | 1730.8301 |
| September | 1748.3017 | 1712.2360 | 1728.1039 |
| October | 1716.1439 | 1686.5235 | 1703.7007 |
| November | 1732.7128 | 1707.1830 | 1718.2503 |
| December | 1712.3007 | 1685.9099 | 1694.7294 |