YEARLY HIGH
0.1403 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.1267 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1334 CNY

2018 DOP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.1403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.1267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1325 to the December average rate of 0.1368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1403 was down 6.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1499, 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 702 CNY
2017 Average 714 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 633 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.12 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1400
0.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to CNY 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 0.1294, compared to 0.1373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0057 CNY (High: 0.1351 / Low: 0.1293). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CNY (High: 0.1280 / Low: 0.1267).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1386) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.39%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1386
2017 Avg (October) 0.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1351 0.1293 0.1325
February 0.1303 0.1283 0.1292
March 0.1293 0.1269 0.1281
April 0.1280 0.1267 0.1273
May 0.1296 0.1279 0.1286
June 0.1339 0.1290 0.1306
July 0.1371 0.1335 0.1353
August 0.1390 0.1362 0.1374
September 0.1381 0.1364 0.1371
October 0.1403 0.1375 0.1386
November 0.1397 0.1380 0.1388
December 0.1391 0.1359 0.1368