YEARLY HIGH
37.8281 DOP
YEARLY LOW
31.7540 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3529 DOP

2018 BND to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 37.8281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 31.7540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0741 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6917 to the December average rate of 32.1199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.8281 was up 4.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.2345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,140 DOP
2017 Average 171,513 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 158,770 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,370.63 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.1279
31.5737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 36.6887, compared to 34.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.7996 DOP (High: 36.5535 / Low: 31.7540). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7327 DOP (High: 37.8281 / Low: 37.0954).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.7996
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.3815 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 37.5322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.5125), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0197 (+11.99%).

2018 Avg (March) 37.5322
2017 Avg (March) 33.5125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.2349 36.1142 36.6917
February 37.4621 36.5101 37.0643
March 37.8281 37.0954 37.5322
April 37.8249 37.0310 37.5817
May 37.4045 33.9984 36.6632
June 37.3977 32.7093 34.5989
July 36.8185 32.8124 35.0674
August 36.5001 32.8925 33.1010
September 36.7196 32.9399 33.8523
October 36.1719 34.7124 35.4607
November 36.5535 31.7540 34.5014
December 36.4807 31.7540 32.1199