YEARLY HIGH
9.6085 XCD
YEARLY LOW
9.4181 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5183 XCD

2013 KWD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.6085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 9.4181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1904 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5939 to the December average rate of 9.5582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.6085 was down 2.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.8301, 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 48,042 XCD
2012 Average 48,219 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 47,090 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 951.90 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.6072
9.4480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XCD 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 9.5163, compared to 9.5203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0959 XCD (High: 9.5439 / Low: 9.4480). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 XCD (High: 9.5710 / Low: 9.5441).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0791 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 9.5939) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.6878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0939 (-0.97%).

2013 Avg (January) 9.5939
2012 Avg (January) 9.6878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6085 9.5734 9.5939
February 9.6045 9.5377 9.5740
March 9.5343 9.4483 9.4949
April 9.4975 9.4495 9.4750
May 9.5074 9.4255 9.4613
June 9.5398 9.4467 9.4989
July 9.4987 9.4181 9.4637
August 9.5042 9.4632 9.4898
September 9.5439 9.4480 9.5000
October 9.5903 9.5443 9.5653
November 9.5744 9.5194 9.5449
December 9.5710 9.5441 9.5582