YEARLY HIGH
186.9317 GNF
YEARLY LOW
179.3381 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.5084 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 934,659 GNF
2017 Average 964,054 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 896,690 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,968.30 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

186.2008
180.9301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.1770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.8399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.6199
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 185.7616
2017 Avg (January) 201.3530

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