YEARLY HIGH
160.7933 DOP
YEARLY LOW
150.7361 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.0155 DOP

2017 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 160.7933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 150.7361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0572 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.2735 to the December average rate of 160.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 160.7933 was up 4.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 153.7061, 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 803,967 DOP
2016 Average 760,350 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 753,681 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,286.03 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

160.7928
151.4990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to DOP 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 154.3649, compared to 157.6660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.3649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.6660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.3720 DOP (High: 155.8618 / Low: 152.4898). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9693 DOP (High: 156.8974 / Low: 154.9282).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3720
July Spread (Stable) ±1.9693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 160.0183) against the same month in 2016 (average: 152.2092), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8091 (+5.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 160.0183
2016 Avg (December) 152.2092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.0953 150.7361 152.2735
February 154.7287 152.4066 153.4764
March 155.8618 152.4898 154.2929
April 156.3746 153.9098 155.0607
May 156.5462 154.3335 155.3991
June 156.6607 154.6344 155.6871
July 156.8974 154.9282 156.0289
August 158.3430 155.1917 156.2769
September 159.3374 156.0474 157.1704
October 158.9319 156.2370 157.6677
November 160.0320 157.2678 158.8341
December 160.7933 158.7398 160.0183