2018 BGN to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |