2018 DOP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3356 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.1163 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2263 JPY

2018 DOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.3356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 2.1163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2193 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2884 to the December average rate of 2.2258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3356 was down 7.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5304, 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 11,678 JPY

2017 Average 11,849 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 10,582 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,096.47 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3025

2.1330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to JPY 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 2.2089, compared to 2.2437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1019 JPY (High: 2.2669 / Low: 2.1651). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 JPY (High: 2.2422 / Low: 2.2064).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1019

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0828 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.2884) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1844 (-7.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.2884

2017 Avg (January) 2.4728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3356	2.2338	2.2884
February	2.2669	2.1651	2.2056
March	2.1725	2.1163	2.1471
April	2.2086	2.1427	2.1747
May	2.2407	2.1879	2.2144
June	2.2397	2.2014	2.2231
July	2.2745	2.2250	2.2440
August	2.2422	2.2064	2.2273
September	2.2767	2.2084	2.2415
October	2.3231	2.2296	2.2571
November	2.2855	2.2366	2.2666
December	2.2679	2.1682	2.2258