2013 KWD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.2750 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

30.0936 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.9745 ZAR

2013 KWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 37.2750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 30.0936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1814 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1593 to the December average rate of 36.6665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.2750 was up 17.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 31.7347, 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 186,375 ZAR

2012 Average 146,535 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 150,468 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,906.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

37.2172

30.6086

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ZAR 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 32.4512, compared to 35.4979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 3.7141 ZAR (High: 35.0727 / Low: 31.3586). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5284 ZAR (High: 31.7339 / Low: 31.2055).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7141

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5284

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 36.6665) against the same month in 2012 (average: 30.6606), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0058 (+19.59%).

2013 Avg (December) 36.6665

2012 Avg (December) 30.6606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.1348	30.0936	31.1593
February	31.7339	31.2055	31.4637
March	32.7056	31.8472	32.2822
April	32.3963	31.2483	31.9233
May	35.0727	31.3586	32.6455
June	36.0124	34.5059	35.2331
July	35.6474	34.1879	34.7641
August	36.4675	34.4660	35.3591
September	36.0366	34.0524	35.1066
October	35.6497	34.6249	35.0591
November	36.5590	35.5855	36.0319
December	37.2750	36.0187	36.6665