YEARLY HIGH
39.4294 DOP
YEARLY LOW
34.5483 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0653 DOP

2018 AUD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 39.4294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 34.5483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8811 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.5770 to the December average rate of 36.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.4294 was up 2.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.4123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,147 DOP
2017 Average 181,493 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 172,742 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,405.52 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.8885
35.1508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 37.9591, compared to 36.1715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.9591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.7723 DOP (High: 39.4294 / Low: 37.6571). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7317 DOP (High: 37.5573 / Low: 36.8255).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7723
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 38.5770) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.6867), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8903 (+11.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 38.5770
2017 Avg (January) 34.6867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.4294 37.6571 38.5770
February 39.1282 37.8290 38.4898
March 38.9309 37.9043 38.2931
April 38.5772 37.3259 38.0002
May 37.5573 36.8255 37.2862
June 37.9906 36.3830 37.1081
July 37.1044 36.2871 36.7638
August 36.9944 36.0168 36.5135
September 36.5114 35.5101 35.9793
October 36.0583 34.5483 35.4623
November 36.8350 35.8084 36.2346
December 37.0686 35.4716 36.0756