YEARLY HIGH
0.0372 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0355 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0361 AWG

2018 DOP to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0372 was down 4.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0389, 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 186 AWG
2017 Average 190 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 178 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.22 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0370
0.0356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to AWG 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 0.0363, compared to 0.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 AWG (High: 0.0368 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AWG (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0360).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0369) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-4.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0369
2017 Avg (January) 0.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0372 0.0367 0.0369
February 0.0370 0.0363 0.0366
March 0.0364 0.0360 0.0362
April 0.0362 0.0359 0.0361
May 0.0362 0.0360 0.0361
June 0.0362 0.0359 0.0361
July 0.0362 0.0359 0.0360
August 0.0361 0.0358 0.0360
September 0.0361 0.0358 0.0360
October 0.0368 0.0359 0.0360
November 0.0361 0.0358 0.0360
December 0.0360 0.0355 0.0357