2018 BRL to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4172 DOP

YEARLY LOW

11.8691 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6608 DOP

2018 BRL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 15.4172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 11.8691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5481 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1181 to the December average rate of 12.9515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4172 was down 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.4291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 385,430 DOP

2017 Average 370,753 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 296,727 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,703.00 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.4099

11.9079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 14.4208, compared to 12.9009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.3899 DOP (High: 13.4413 / Low: 12.0514). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2798 DOP (High: 13.1224 / Low: 12.8427).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3899

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8807 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 15.1181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.5525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5656 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 15.1181

2017 Avg (January) 14.5525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.4172	14.5763	15.1181
February	15.3680	14.7454	15.0651
March	15.3732	14.8762	15.0561
April	14.9478	14.1295	14.5247
May	14.1433	13.2493	13.6440
June	13.3608	12.6723	13.1165
July	13.4887	12.5766	13.0019
August	13.4413	12.0514	12.7247
September	12.4362	11.8691	12.1998
October	13.7783	12.4167	13.2927
November	13.5596	12.7626	13.2346
December	13.1224	12.8427	12.9515