2018 DOP to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 DOP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the DOP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 18.6932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 17.7669.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9263 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5595 to the December average rate of 17.8617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.6932 was down 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.5446, 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 KPW 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 18.2864, compared to 18.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2723 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4526 KPW (High: 18.3842 / Low: 17.9316). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0631 KPW (High: 18.2039 / Low: 18.1408).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1672 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.5595) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.3486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7891 (-4.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.6932 | 18.4525 | 18.5595 |
| February | 18.5300 | 18.2540 | 18.3972 |
| March | 18.3187 | 18.1512 | 18.2300 |
| April | 18.2376 | 18.1612 | 18.1885 |
| May | 18.2039 | 18.1408 | 18.1715 |
| June | 18.2136 | 18.0864 | 18.1718 |
| July | 18.2002 | 18.0595 | 18.1302 |
| August | 18.1105 | 17.9695 | 18.0593 |
| September | 18.0864 | 17.9430 | 18.0048 |
| October | 18.3842 | 17.9316 | 18.0223 |
| November | 18.0705 | 17.8926 | 18.0063 |
| December | 17.9838 | 17.7669 | 17.8617 |