2018 DOP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1625 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.1546 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1581 HKD

2018 DOP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.1546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1612 to the December average rate of 0.1552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1625 was down 3.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1684, 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 812 HKD

2017 Average 823 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 773 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.38 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1618

0.1546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to HKD 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 0.1592, compared to 0.1569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0039 HKD (High: 0.1600 / Low: 0.1562). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 HKD (High: 0.1588 / Low: 0.1581).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1612) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-3.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1612

2017 Avg (January) 0.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1625	0.1603	0.1612
February	0.1610	0.1587	0.1599
March	0.1594	0.1583	0.1588
April	0.1591	0.1584	0.1586
May	0.1588	0.1581	0.1585
June	0.1588	0.1577	0.1584
July	0.1587	0.1575	0.1581
August	0.1579	0.1567	0.1575
September	0.1577	0.1557	0.1568
October	0.1600	0.1562	0.1570
November	0.1573	0.1555	0.1566
December	0.1563	0.1546	0.1552