YEARLY HIGH
192.1756 DOP
YEARLY LOW
170.4919 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.2448 DOP

2020 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 192.1756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 170.4919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6837 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.2261 to the December average rate of 190.7924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 192.1756 was up 9.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 175.3496, 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 960,878 DOP
2019 Average 844,928 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 852,460 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,418.36 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

192.9526
172.4653
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 177.6869, compared to 190.8028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.1158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.6869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.8028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.2928 DOP (High: 190.7847 / Low: 170.4919). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9422 DOP (High: 191.4649 / Low: 190.5228).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.2928
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5485 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 191.2453) against the same month in 2019 (average: 168.1656), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0797 (+13.72%).

2020 Avg (August) 191.2453
2019 Avg (August) 168.1656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.1160 174.0935 175.2261
February 175.9340 174.2204 175.0414
March 190.7847 170.4919 174.4928
April 176.5716 172.5216 174.1726
May 183.4531 175.7999 178.8428
June 190.1990 182.5770 188.3460
July 191.6784 189.3052 190.1197
August 192.1756 190.5433 191.2453
September 191.7233 190.5888 191.0371
October 191.4649 190.5228 190.9908
November 191.4801 184.6717 190.6311
December 191.3610 190.2123 190.7924