2018 DOP to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 DOP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the DOP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 309.7649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 274.0186.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.7463 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.5557 to the December average rate of 288.1218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 309.7649 was up 6.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 290.7243, 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 IDR 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 279.6062, compared to 291.5336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9274 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 17.4517 IDR (High: 309.7649 / Low: 292.3132). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2068 IDR (High: 288.1739 / Low: 286.9671).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.6614 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 304.1548) against the same month in 2017 (average: 283.7058), the exchange rate shifted by +20.4490 (+7.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 280.9088 | 274.0186 | 276.5557 |
| February | 280.6391 | 275.4184 | 277.6376 |
| March | 280.4879 | 277.5585 | 278.7263 |
| April | 280.4825 | 278.0782 | 278.9379 |
| May | 286.7501 | 280.6799 | 283.4148 |
| June | 287.4911 | 278.5874 | 282.3650 |
| July | 288.7438 | 286.7178 | 287.5853 |
| August | 288.1739 | 286.9671 | 287.6220 |
| September | 289.9344 | 287.0324 | 288.2243 |
| October | 309.7649 | 292.3132 | 304.1548 |
| November | 301.8305 | 286.3626 | 293.4934 |
| December | 290.8468 | 284.0047 | 288.1218 |