YEARLY HIGH
0.2315 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2217 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2269 KWD

2013 SGD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.2315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.2217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2293 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2315 was up 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,158 KWD
2012 Average 1,122 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,109 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.91 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2309
0.2232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 0.2284, compared to 0.2254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0067 KWD (High: 0.2288 / Low: 0.2221). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KWD (High: 0.2307 / Low: 0.2298).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.2287) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+3.42%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.2287
2012 Avg (May) 0.2212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2305 0.2274 0.2293
February 0.2288 0.2268 0.2279
March 0.2304 0.2275 0.2284
April 0.2307 0.2298 0.2303
May 0.2315 0.2260 0.2287
June 0.2288 0.2221 0.2256
July 0.2267 0.2233 0.2252
August 0.2263 0.2217 0.2238
September 0.2271 0.2234 0.2251
October 0.2280 0.2260 0.2272
November 0.2278 0.2252 0.2268
December 0.2263 0.2226 0.2244