2018 BBD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.3280 DOP

YEARLY LOW

24.0730 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.7957 DOP

2018 BBD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 25.3280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 24.0730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2551 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.2466 to the December average rate of 25.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.3280 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.2874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,640 DOP

2017 Average 118,325 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 120,365 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,275.38 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.2885

24.1519

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 24.6101, compared to 24.9812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.6101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6179 DOP (High: 25.0954 / Low: 24.4775). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0860 DOP (High: 24.8060 / Low: 24.7200).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6179

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 25.1938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.1579), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0359 (+4.29%).

2018 Avg (December) 25.1938

2017 Avg (December) 24.1579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.3870	24.0730	24.2466
February	24.6521	24.2850	24.4608
March	24.7917	24.5650	24.6848
April	24.7782	24.6744	24.7410
May	24.8060	24.7200	24.7641
June	24.8806	24.7068	24.7637
July	24.9177	24.7250	24.8206
August	25.0425	24.8475	24.9180
September	25.0794	24.8806	24.9935
October	25.0954	24.4775	24.9696
November	25.1500	24.9025	24.9915
December	25.3280	25.0225	25.1938