YEARLY HIGH
0.0270 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0252 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0261 CAD

2018 DOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0256 to the December average rate of 0.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0270 was down 7.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0292, 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 135 CAD
2017 Average 137 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 126 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.15 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0268
0.0255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to CAD 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 CAD (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0252). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CAD (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0262).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0267) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0267
2017 Avg (December) 0.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0260 0.0253 0.0256
February 0.0261 0.0252 0.0257
March 0.0266 0.0259 0.0262
April 0.0262 0.0254 0.0258
May 0.0263 0.0258 0.0260
June 0.0269 0.0260 0.0265
July 0.0267 0.0262 0.0264
August 0.0264 0.0258 0.0262
September 0.0265 0.0256 0.0261
October 0.0265 0.0257 0.0261
November 0.0267 0.0261 0.0264
December 0.0270 0.0263 0.0267