2018 DOP to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3140 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |