2018 KWD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

166.8052 DOP

YEARLY LOW

159.8576 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

164.1824 DOP

2018 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 166.8052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 159.8576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9476 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.2725 to the December average rate of 165.7504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 166.8052 was up 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 160.7933, 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 834,026 DOP

2017 Average 780,145 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 799,288 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,737.86 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

166.1982

160.8247

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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 163.6520, compared to 164.7128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.6520

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.7128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.2491 DOP (High: 165.4200 / Low: 161.1708). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8699 DOP (High: 165.2478 / Low: 164.3778).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2491

April Spread (Stable) ±0.8699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7795 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 165.7504) against the same month in 2017 (average: 160.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7321 (+3.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 165.7504

2017 Avg (December) 160.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.5384	159.8576	161.2725
February	164.4115	161.8682	163.2035
March	165.4663	163.7176	164.6549
April	165.2478	164.3778	164.8852
May	164.7319	163.5977	164.1058
June	164.6986	163.2982	163.7902
July	164.4491	163.4036	163.9741
August	165.4494	163.9115	164.4496
September	165.7328	164.2824	165.0629
October	165.4200	161.1708	164.5904
November	165.4176	163.8048	164.4491
December	166.8052	164.4843	165.7504