YEARLY HIGH
18.6932 KPW
YEARLY LOW
17.7669 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1502 KPW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 93,466 KPW
2017 Average 95,089 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 88,834 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,631.50 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.6293
17.7919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4526
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.5595
2017 Avg (January) 19.3486

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