YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0272 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0279 DOP

2018 BIF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0283 was up 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142 DOP
2017 Average 137 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 136 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.60 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0282
0.0274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0278, compared to 0.0280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 DOP (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0274). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 DOP (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0279).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0279
2017 Avg (December) 0.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0277 0.0272 0.0275
February 0.0280 0.0274 0.0277
March 0.0282 0.0276 0.0280
April 0.0281 0.0277 0.0279
May 0.0282 0.0276 0.0280
June 0.0282 0.0277 0.0279
July 0.0283 0.0277 0.0280
August 0.0283 0.0278 0.0281
September 0.0283 0.0279 0.0282
October 0.0282 0.0274 0.0279
November 0.0282 0.0274 0.0278
December 0.0283 0.0276 0.0279