2013 QAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0788 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0772 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0780 KWD

2013 QAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.0788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0774 to the December average rate of 0.0776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0788 was up 1.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 394 KWD

2012 Average 385 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 386 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.67 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0785

0.0772

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.0780, compared to 0.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0786 / Low: 0.0778). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0777 / Low: 0.0775).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0784) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.42%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0784

2012 Avg (July) 0.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0775	0.0772	0.0774
February	0.0778	0.0773	0.0775
March	0.0785	0.0778	0.0782
April	0.0785	0.0782	0.0783
May	0.0787	0.0781	0.0784
June	0.0785	0.0778	0.0781
July	0.0788	0.0781	0.0784
August	0.0784	0.0781	0.0782
September	0.0786	0.0778	0.0781
October	0.0777	0.0774	0.0776
November	0.0779	0.0775	0.0777
December	0.0777	0.0775	0.0776