YEARLY HIGH
207.7335 DOP
YEARLY LOW
187.0741 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.3777 DOP

2026 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 207.7335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 187.0741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6594 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.7880 to the December average rate of 187.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 207.7335 was down 1.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 210.8523, 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 1,038,668 DOP
2025 Average 1,005,728 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 935,371 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,297.03 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

207.6282
185.5465
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 196.3950, compared to 188.3261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.3950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.3261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 9.3779 DOP (High: 205.9265 / Low: 196.5486). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8423 DOP (High: 187.9235 / Low: 187.0812).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3779
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.6384 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 205.7880) against the same month in 2025 (average: 199.4628), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3252 (+3.17%).

2026 Avg (January) 205.7880
2025 Avg (January) 199.4628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.7335 203.8672 205.7880
February 205.9265 196.5486 202.2993
March 200.8587 192.5846 195.6609
April 196.6118 192.8073 194.8274
May 193.1764 188.5353 190.2523
June 192.2048 188.1170 189.5420
July 192.1919 187.0741 189.2655
August 187.9235 187.0812 187.3866