YEARLY HIGH
0.0879 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0799 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0860 DOP

2018 CRC to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0855 to the December average rate of 0.0842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0879 was up 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 440 DOP
2017 Average 418 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 399 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.30 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0884
0.0813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0867, compared to 0.0854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0038 DOP (High: 0.0837 / Low: 0.0799). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 DOP (High: 0.0879 / Low: 0.0875).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0878) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+7.19%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0878
2017 Avg (August) 0.0819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0858 0.0852 0.0855
February 0.0864 0.0847 0.0856
March 0.0874 0.0862 0.0868
April 0.0878 0.0871 0.0874
May 0.0877 0.0872 0.0875
June 0.0878 0.0871 0.0873
July 0.0879 0.0872 0.0875
August 0.0879 0.0875 0.0878
September 0.0875 0.0856 0.0863
October 0.0862 0.0827 0.0845
November 0.0837 0.0799 0.0819
December 0.0847 0.0832 0.0842