YEARLY HIGH
0.4209 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.3636 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3876 MXN

2018 DOP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.3636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0573 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3899 to the December average rate of 0.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4209 was down 11.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4735, 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 2,105 MXN
2017 Average 1,998 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,818 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.51 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4131
0.3675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to MXN 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 0.3871, compared to 0.3881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0309 MXN (High: 0.4038 / Low: 0.3728). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 MXN (High: 0.3886 / Low: 0.3761).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+6.49%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4093
2017 Avg (June) 0.3843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4071 0.3812 0.3899
February 0.3886 0.3761 0.3811
March 0.3835 0.3676 0.3766
April 0.3827 0.3636 0.3713
May 0.4027 0.3820 0.3947
June 0.4209 0.3983 0.4093
July 0.4038 0.3728 0.3828
August 0.3846 0.3707 0.3782
September 0.3889 0.3727 0.3801
October 0.4050 0.3751 0.3841
November 0.4102 0.3941 0.4046
December 0.4081 0.3886 0.3986