YEARLY HIGH
175.3496 DOP
YEARLY LOW
165.3944 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.9708 DOP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 876,748 DOP
2018 Average 820,932 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 826,972 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,775.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

175.5076
165.7044
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.7736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.7314
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (December) 174.6907
2018 Avg (December) 165.7504

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