2018 CHF to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 53.1007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 49.2125.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8882 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4832 to the December average rate of 50.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.1007 was up 5.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.1504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CHF to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 50.9524, compared to 50.4836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4688 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.9994 DOP (High: 52.2119 / Low: 49.2125). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8254 DOP (High: 50.2996 / Low: 49.4742).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4196 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 52.3602) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.7594), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6007 (+11.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.2119 | 49.2125 | 50.4832 |
| February | 53.1007 | 51.6858 | 52.3602 |
| March | 52.5859 | 51.6713 | 52.0871 |
| April | 51.7403 | 50.0221 | 51.0881 |
| May | 50.2915 | 49.2708 | 49.6685 |
| June | 50.4145 | 49.5781 | 50.0273 |
| July | 50.2996 | 49.4742 | 49.9237 |
| August | 51.7353 | 49.9072 | 50.4000 |
| September | 52.2043 | 50.8524 | 51.6077 |
| October | 50.7391 | 49.3538 | 50.2403 |
| November | 50.6194 | 49.4002 | 49.9477 |
| December | 51.3542 | 50.1275 | 50.7823 |