YEARLY HIGH
0.0289 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0270 AUD

2018 DOP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0289 was down 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145 AUD
2017 Average 138 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 127 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.92 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0284
0.0257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to AUD 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 0.0264, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0012 AUD (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AUD (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0266).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0282) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+4.67%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0282
2017 Avg (October) 0.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0266 0.0254 0.0259
February 0.0264 0.0256 0.0260
March 0.0264 0.0257 0.0261
April 0.0268 0.0259 0.0263
May 0.0272 0.0266 0.0268
June 0.0275 0.0263 0.0270
July 0.0276 0.0270 0.0272
August 0.0278 0.0270 0.0274
September 0.0282 0.0274 0.0278
October 0.0289 0.0277 0.0282
November 0.0279 0.0271 0.0276
December 0.0282 0.0270 0.0277