YEARLY HIGH
31.4863 DOP
YEARLY LOW
28.6489 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9471 DOP

2018 BGN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 31.4863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 28.6489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8374 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.2501 to the December average rate of 29.3072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.4863 was up 6.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.6633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,431 DOP
2017 Average 136,799 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 143,244 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,186.92 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.3348
28.8331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 30.4733, compared to 29.4209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.4209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.3017 DOP (High: 30.8827 / Low: 29.5810). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4231 DOP (High: 29.8255 / Low: 29.4023).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 31.1263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.7428), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3835 (+20.91%).

2018 Avg (March) 31.1263
2017 Avg (March) 25.7428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8827 29.5810 30.2501
February 31.2655 30.4194 30.8929
March 31.4863 30.8488 31.1263
April 31.3878 30.6073 31.0518
May 30.4046 29.2684 29.9499
June 29.8605 29.3118 29.5688
July 29.8255 29.4023 29.6717
August 29.9279 28.9377 29.3998
September 30.1321 29.5627 29.7763
October 29.6139 28.8069 29.3292
November 29.4526 28.6489 29.0416
December 29.5969 28.9588 29.3072