2018 DOP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7840 BIF

YEARLY LOW

35.3292 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.8487 BIF

2018 DOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 36.7840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 35.3292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4548 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.3578 to the December average rate of 35.8729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.7840 was down 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.1307, 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 183,920 BIF

2017 Average 181,991 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 176,646 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,273.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.4412

35.4405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BIF 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 35.9333, compared to 35.7641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.9333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0408 BIF (High: 36.4723 / Low: 35.4314). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4206 BIF (High: 35.7823 / Low: 35.3617).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0408

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.2994 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 36.3578) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2411 (+0.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 36.3578

2017 Avg (January) 36.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7840	36.1350	36.3578
February	36.4628	35.7231	36.0783
March	36.2360	35.5062	35.7788
April	36.1077	35.5523	35.8077
May	36.1945	35.4504	35.7714
June	36.1429	35.4660	35.8061
July	36.0971	35.3902	35.6818
August	35.9392	35.3617	35.6271
September	35.7823	35.3617	35.5239
October	36.4723	35.4314	35.8716
November	36.4421	35.4934	36.0075
December	36.2463	35.3292	35.8729