2018 BTN to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7666 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6630 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7267 DOP

2018 BTN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.7666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.6630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1035 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7621 to the December average rate of 0.7133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7666 was down 4.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,833 DOP

2017 Average 3,639 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,315 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.73 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7705

0.6702

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BTN 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 0.7500, compared to 0.7035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0402 DOP (High: 0.7186 / Low: 0.6784). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 DOP (High: 0.7659 / Low: 0.7577).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0615 (+8.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7600

2017 Avg (February) 0.6985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7659	0.7577	0.7621
February	0.7666	0.7535	0.7600
March	0.7629	0.7535	0.7592
April	0.7624	0.7407	0.7536
May	0.7455	0.7256	0.7339
June	0.7398	0.7212	0.7309
July	0.7264	0.7174	0.7229
August	0.7273	0.7059	0.7166
September	0.7059	0.6871	0.6937
October	0.6851	0.6630	0.6786
November	0.7186	0.6784	0.6959
December	0.7244	0.6992	0.7133