YEARLY HIGH
1.5136 INR
YEARLY LOW
1.3039 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3787 INR

2018 DOP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.5136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.3039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2097 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3125 to the December average rate of 1.4040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5136 was up 2.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4727, 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 7,568 INR
2017 Average 6,879 INR
Yearly Trough Low 6,520 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,048.60 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4909
1.2962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to INR 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 1.3344, compared to 1.4229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0709 INR (High: 1.4640 / Low: 1.3931). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 INR (High: 1.3929 / Low: 1.3757).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0709
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.4746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1092 (+7.99%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.4746
2017 Avg (October) 1.3655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3236 1.3039 1.3125
February 1.3287 1.3048 1.3175
March 1.3270 1.3086 1.3173
April 1.3513 1.3106 1.3272
May 1.3826 1.3460 1.3634
June 1.3908 1.3451 1.3687
July 1.3929 1.3757 1.3834
August 1.4210 1.3721 1.3954
September 1.4580 1.4177 1.4428
October 1.5136 1.4570 1.4746
November 1.4640 1.3931 1.4373
December 1.4412 1.3759 1.4040