2018 DOP to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7497 JMD

YEARLY LOW

2.5027 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5987 JMD

2018 DOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 2.7497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 2.5027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2470 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5611 to the December average rate of 2.5373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7497 was down 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7936, 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 13,749 JMD

2017 Average 13,557 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 12,513 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,235.22 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7460

2.5016

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to JMD 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 2.5640, compared to 2.6334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5640

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1885 JMD (High: 2.7486 / Low: 2.5601). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 JMD (High: 2.5747 / Low: 2.5478).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1885

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1154 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.7256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0159 (-0.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.7256

2017 Avg (September) 2.7415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5747	2.5478	2.5611
February	2.5871	2.5478	2.5697
March	2.6080	2.5411	2.5768
April	2.5541	2.5100	2.5219
May	2.5646	2.5130	2.5356
June	2.6668	2.5528	2.6190
July	2.6829	2.6078	2.6382
August	2.7471	2.6822	2.7207
September	2.7497	2.6854	2.7256
October	2.7486	2.5601	2.6470
November	2.5736	2.5027	2.5316
December	2.5535	2.5181	2.5373