2018 DOP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 DOP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the DOP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 186.9317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 179.3381.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5937 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.7616 to the December average rate of 181.6925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 186.9317 was down 8.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 203.9277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
DOP to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 183.1770, compared to 181.8399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3370 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.6199 GNF (High: 186.3957 / Low: 180.7758). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8207 GNF (High: 182.4410 / Low: 181.6203).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6635 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 185.7616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 201.3530), the exchange rate shifted by -15.5915 (-7.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 186.9317 | 184.5248 | 185.7616 |
| February | 185.2996 | 183.0926 | 184.1226 |
| March | 183.2146 | 181.9612 | 182.4591 |
| April | 182.6826 | 181.3443 | 182.2911 |
| May | 182.4410 | 181.6203 | 182.0433 |
| June | 182.8952 | 181.6676 | 182.3842 |
| July | 183.5149 | 181.2588 | 182.3026 |
| August | 182.8778 | 179.5799 | 181.5484 |
| September | 182.7876 | 180.5504 | 181.3693 |
| October | 186.3957 | 180.7758 | 181.8643 |
| November | 183.7226 | 180.7989 | 182.2625 |
| December | 182.8032 | 179.3381 | 181.6925 |