YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0141 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0151 GBP

2018 DOP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0159 was down 10.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0179, 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 80 GBP
2017 Average 82 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 70 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.21 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0158
0.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to GBP 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 0.0148, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 GBP (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0152).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0157
2017 Avg (December) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0145 0.0149
February 0.0149 0.0144 0.0146
March 0.0148 0.0142 0.0145
April 0.0147 0.0141 0.0144
May 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
June 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
July 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
August 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
September 0.0156 0.0151 0.0153
October 0.0157 0.0152 0.0154
November 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
December 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157