YEARLY HIGH
0.0348 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0318 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0334 BAM

2018 DOP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0331 to the December average rate of 0.0341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0348 was down 13.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0404, 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 174 BAM
2017 Average 183 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 159 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.91 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0346
0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BAM 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 0.0328, compared to 0.0339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 BAM (High: 0.0338 / Low: 0.0323). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BAM (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0319).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0343) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0343
2017 Avg (November) 0.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0338 0.0323 0.0331
February 0.0329 0.0320 0.0324
March 0.0326 0.0318 0.0321
April 0.0326 0.0319 0.0322
May 0.0342 0.0327 0.0334
June 0.0342 0.0334 0.0338
July 0.0340 0.0329 0.0336
August 0.0346 0.0334 0.0340
September 0.0339 0.0328 0.0335
October 0.0347 0.0334 0.0341
November 0.0348 0.0333 0.0343
December 0.0345 0.0338 0.0341