2018 DOP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0847 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0779 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0814 MYR

2018 DOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0816 to the December average rate of 0.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0847 was down 13.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0974, 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 424 MYR

2017 Average 454 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 390 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.00 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0842

0.0781

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to MYR 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 0.0800, compared to 0.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 MYR (High: 0.0841 / Low: 0.0799). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MYR (High: 0.0819 / Low: 0.0810).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0833) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-6.15%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0833

2017 Avg (October) 0.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0841	0.0799	0.0816
February	0.0815	0.0793	0.0800
March	0.0800	0.0779	0.0791
April	0.0792	0.0781	0.0786
May	0.0817	0.0790	0.0802
June	0.0815	0.0800	0.0807
July	0.0819	0.0810	0.0816
August	0.0826	0.0817	0.0821
September	0.0835	0.0822	0.0828
October	0.0847	0.0829	0.0833
November	0.0841	0.0832	0.0837
December	0.0835	0.0817	0.0828