YEARLY HIGH
0.7451 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7304 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7373 KWD

2013 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.7451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.7304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7315 to the December average rate of 0.7342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7451 was up 1.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,726 KWD
2012 Average 3,640 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,652 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.87 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7428
0.7304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KWD 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 0.7374, compared to 0.7371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0074 KWD (High: 0.7430 / Low: 0.7356). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 KWD (High: 0.7353 / Low: 0.7331).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.7415) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+1.40%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.7415
2012 Avg (July) 0.7313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7331 0.7304 0.7315
February 0.7359 0.7306 0.7330
March 0.7428 0.7359 0.7390
April 0.7422 0.7390 0.7406
May 0.7445 0.7381 0.7418
June 0.7430 0.7356 0.7388
July 0.7451 0.7389 0.7415
August 0.7413 0.7383 0.7394
September 0.7426 0.7353 0.7388
October 0.7353 0.7317 0.7336
November 0.7371 0.7329 0.7351
December 0.7353 0.7331 0.7342