2018 BSD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.6561 DOP

YEARLY LOW

48.1459 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.5913 DOP

2018 BSD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BSD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 50.6561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 48.1459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5102 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4932 to the December average rate of 50.3876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.6561 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.5747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253,280 DOP

2017 Average 236,663 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 240,730 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,550.75 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.5770

48.3037

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 49.2203, compared to 49.9623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.2357 DOP (High: 50.1907 / Low: 48.9550). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1719 DOP (High: 49.6119 / Low: 49.4400).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2357

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 50.3876) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.3158), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0717 (+4.29%).

2018 Avg (December) 50.3876

2017 Avg (December) 48.3158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.7739	48.1459	48.4932
February	49.3042	48.5700	48.9216
March	49.5835	49.1300	49.3696
April	49.5563	49.3487	49.4819
May	49.6119	49.4400	49.5281
June	49.7612	49.4135	49.5273
July	49.8353	49.4500	49.6413
August	50.0850	49.6950	49.8359
September	50.1587	49.7612	49.9869
October	50.1907	48.9550	49.9393
November	50.3000	49.8050	49.9830
December	50.6561	50.0450	50.3876