YEARLY HIGH
25.1639 DOP
YEARLY LOW
24.0571 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.6634 DOP

2018 BZD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 25.1639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 24.0571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1068 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.1302 to the December average rate of 24.9948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.1639 was up 4.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.0846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125,819 DOP
2017 Average 117,669 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 120,285 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,533.88 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.0813
24.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 24.4882, compared to 24.8386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6008 DOP (High: 24.9596 / Low: 24.3588). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0838 DOP (High: 24.6754 / Low: 24.5916).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0838

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 24.9948) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.0330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9618 (+4.00%).

2018 Avg (December) 24.9948
2017 Avg (December) 24.0330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2229 24.0571 24.1302
February 24.5056 24.1522 24.3341
March 24.7243 24.4519 24.5698
April 24.6527 24.5403 24.6200
May 24.6754 24.5916 24.6387
June 24.7508 24.5696 24.6366
July 24.8105 24.6045 24.6982
August 24.9062 24.7362 24.8036
September 24.9257 24.7573 24.8646
October 24.9596 24.3588 24.8496
November 24.9615 24.7032 24.8209
December 25.1639 24.8189 24.9948