YEARLY HIGH
0.3541 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.3307 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3388 MDL

2018 DOP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.3307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3495 to the December average rate of 0.3408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3541 was down 19.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4372, 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 1,771 MDL
2017 Average 1,950 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,653 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.34 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3512
0.3307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to MDL 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 0.3393, compared to 0.3384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0115 MDL (High: 0.3541 / Low: 0.3427). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MDL (High: 0.3350 / Low: 0.3307).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4313), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0818 (-18.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3495
2017 Avg (January) 0.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3541 0.3427 0.3495
February 0.3470 0.3370 0.3409
March 0.3398 0.3324 0.3356
April 0.3350 0.3307 0.3324
May 0.3432 0.3331 0.3368
June 0.3432 0.3381 0.3406
July 0.3418 0.3328 0.3366
August 0.3373 0.3313 0.3337
September 0.3387 0.3330 0.3362
October 0.3466 0.3383 0.3406
November 0.3446 0.3393 0.3423
December 0.3434 0.3351 0.3408