2018 DOP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3121 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.2351 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2665 LSL

2018 DOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.3121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.2351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2513 to the December average rate of 0.2831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3121 was up 3.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3020, 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 1,560 LSL

2017 Average 1,406 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 1,176 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3005

0.2347

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to LSL 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 0.2498, compared to 0.2833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2498

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0294 LSL (High: 0.3121 / Low: 0.2827). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 LSL (High: 0.2429 / Low: 0.2355).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2950) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+6.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2950

2017 Avg (September) 0.2776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2571	0.2434	0.2513
February	0.2503	0.2351	0.2419
March	0.2429	0.2355	0.2402
April	0.2515	0.2391	0.2444
May	0.2572	0.2478	0.2532
June	0.2787	0.2533	0.2676
July	0.2801	0.2633	0.2701
August	0.2919	0.2652	0.2787
September	0.3121	0.2827	0.2950
October	0.3017	0.2836	0.2910
November	0.2889	0.2731	0.2819
December	0.2877	0.2717	0.2831