YEARLY HIGH
0.0208 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.0197 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0202 BSD

2018 DOP to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0198, 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 0.0208 was down 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0217, 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 104 BSD
2017 Average 106 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 99 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.15 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0207
0.0198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BSD 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 BSD (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0199). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BSD (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0202).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-4.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0206
2017 Avg (January) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0208 0.0205 0.0206
February 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
March 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
April 0.0203 0.0202 0.0202
May 0.0202 0.0202 0.0202
June 0.0202 0.0201 0.0202
July 0.0202 0.0201 0.0201
August 0.0201 0.0200 0.0201
September 0.0201 0.0199 0.0200
October 0.0204 0.0199 0.0200
November 0.0201 0.0199 0.0200
December 0.0200 0.0197 0.0198