YEARLY HIGH
31.4707 LBP
YEARLY LOW
29.7465 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5084 LBP

2018 DOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 31.4707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 29.7465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7242 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.2271 to the December average rate of 29.9501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.4707 was down 3.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.6619, 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 157,353 LBP
2017 Average 159,405 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 148,732 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,621.02 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.3548
29.8225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to LBP 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 30.7506, compared to 30.2662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7355 LBP (High: 30.8651 / Low: 30.1296). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2222 LBP (High: 30.4216 / Low: 30.1995).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7355
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2222

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 31.2271) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.4141), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1870 (-3.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 31.2271
2017 Avg (January) 32.4141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.4707 31.0666 31.2271
February 31.1715 30.7671 30.9486
March 30.8060 30.5494 30.6840
April 30.7086 30.4599 30.5598
May 30.8726 30.4211 30.5552
June 30.6769 30.4242 30.5288
July 30.7297 30.1485 30.4543
August 30.6104 30.2516 30.3593
September 30.4216 30.1995 30.2827
October 30.8651 30.1296 30.2867
November 30.5137 30.0249 30.2641
December 30.2798 29.7465 29.9501