YEARLY HIGH
53.1007 DOP
YEARLY LOW
49.2125 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.7180 DOP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,503 DOP
2017 Average 240,504 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 246,063 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,440.78 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.6293
49.3993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.4836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9994
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 52.3602
2017 Avg (February) 46.7594

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