YEARLY HIGH
0.0415 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0395 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0403 BBD

2018 DOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0412 to the December average rate of 0.0397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0415 was down 4.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0433, 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 208 BBD
2017 Average 211 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 197 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.29 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0414
0.0395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BBD 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0398). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0403).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-4.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0412
2017 Avg (January) 0.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0415 0.0410 0.0412
February 0.0412 0.0406 0.0409
March 0.0407 0.0403 0.0405
April 0.0405 0.0404 0.0404
May 0.0405 0.0403 0.0404
June 0.0405 0.0402 0.0404
July 0.0404 0.0401 0.0403
August 0.0402 0.0399 0.0401
September 0.0402 0.0399 0.0400
October 0.0409 0.0398 0.0400
November 0.0402 0.0398 0.0400
December 0.0400 0.0395 0.0397