2019 KWD to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 175.3496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 165.3944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9552 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.5213 to the December average rate of 174.6907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 175.3496 was up 5.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 166.8052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 166.7736, compared to 171.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3943 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 8.7314 DOP (High: 174.1325 / Low: 165.4010). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7659 DOP (High: 167.0412 / Low: 166.2752).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2055 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 174.6907) against the same month in 2018 (average: 165.7504), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9402 (+5.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 167.1917 | 165.3944 | 166.5213 |
| February | 167.0412 | 166.2752 | 166.6461 |
| March | 167.6949 | 166.1583 | 166.7579 |
| April | 167.3243 | 165.9979 | 166.5524 |
| May | 174.1325 | 165.8581 | 166.6201 |
| June | 174.1325 | 165.4010 | 167.5441 |
| July | 168.1163 | 166.9559 | 167.4214 |
| August | 169.2154 | 165.8777 | 168.1656 |
| September | 172.0405 | 167.4508 | 169.4516 |
| October | 174.9811 | 170.7083 | 173.4068 |
| November | 174.3129 | 173.3513 | 173.8714 |
| December | 175.3496 | 173.4145 | 174.6907 |