2013 ZAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0332 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0268 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0295 KWD

2013 ZAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0321 to the December average rate of 0.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0332 was down 10.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,661 KWD

2012 Average 1,709 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 1,341 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.10 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0326

0.0268

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ZAR 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 0.0309, compared to 0.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0034 KWD (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0285). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0315).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0321) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-7.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0321

2012 Avg (January) 0.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0332	0.0311	0.0321
February	0.0320	0.0315	0.0318
March	0.0314	0.0306	0.0310
April	0.0320	0.0309	0.0313
May	0.0319	0.0285	0.0307
June	0.0290	0.0278	0.0284
July	0.0293	0.0281	0.0288
August	0.0290	0.0274	0.0283
September	0.0294	0.0277	0.0285
October	0.0289	0.0281	0.0285
November	0.0281	0.0274	0.0278
December	0.0278	0.0268	0.0273