2018 DOP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2530 LRD

YEARLY LOW

2.4926 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9005 LRD

2018 DOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 3.2530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 2.4926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7604 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6160 to the December average rate of 3.1278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2530 was up 23.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6286, 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 16,265 LRD

2017 Average 11,029 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 12,463 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,801.79 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2137

2.5237

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to LRD 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 2.6802, compared to 3.1208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2517 LRD (High: 3.0311 / Low: 2.7794). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 LRD (High: 2.6650 / Low: 2.6453).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2517

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 3.1271) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1641 (+59.31%).

2018 Avg (July) 3.1271

2017 Avg (July) 1.9630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6628	2.5219	2.6160
February	2.6575	2.4926	2.5812
March	2.6650	2.6453	2.6551
April	2.6699	2.6338	2.6495
May	2.7904	2.6432	2.7032
June	3.0311	2.7794	2.8762
July	3.2530	3.0255	3.1271
August	3.1004	3.0437	3.0794
September	3.2001	3.0789	3.0976
October	3.1789	3.1153	3.1369
November	3.1733	3.1248	3.1562
December	3.1592	3.1003	3.1278