2018 AWG to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 28.1423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 26.8972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2451 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0844 to the December average rate of 27.9902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.1423 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.1850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG 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 27.5265, compared to 27.8082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2818 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6865 DOP (High: 27.8838 / Low: 27.1973). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1665 DOP (High: 27.7593 / Low: 27.5928).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0588 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 27.9902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9730 (+3.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2481 | 26.8972 | 27.0844 |
| February | 27.5828 | 26.9908 | 27.3175 |
| March | 27.7805 | 27.5006 | 27.6576 |
| April | 27.8783 | 27.6341 | 27.7089 |
| May | 27.7593 | 27.5928 | 27.6951 |
| June | 27.8384 | 27.6062 | 27.6954 |
| July | 27.8642 | 27.6489 | 27.7519 |
| August | 27.9415 | 27.7316 | 27.8013 |
| September | 27.9415 | 27.6806 | 27.8001 |
| October | 27.8838 | 27.1973 | 27.7413 |
| November | 27.9445 | 27.6695 | 27.7647 |
| December | 28.1423 | 27.8028 | 27.9902 |