YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 CHF

2018 DOP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0203 was down 7.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0221, 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 102 CHF
2017 Average 104 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 94 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.44 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0202
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to CHF 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 CHF (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0199).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 (January 2018: 0.0198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0217), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-8.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0198
2017 Avg (January) 0.0217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0192 0.0198
February 0.0193 0.0188 0.0191
March 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
April 0.0200 0.0193 0.0196
May 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
June 0.0202 0.0198 0.0200
July 0.0202 0.0199 0.0200
August 0.0200 0.0193 0.0198
September 0.0197 0.0192 0.0194
October 0.0203 0.0197 0.0199
November 0.0202 0.0198 0.0200
December 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197