YEARLY HIGH
0.3043 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2342 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2665 NAD

2018 DOP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.3043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2513 to the December average rate of 0.2825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3043 was up 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3009, 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 1,522 NAD
2017 Average 1,406 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,171 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 350.76 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2977
0.2348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to NAD 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 0.2496, 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 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0267 NAD (High: 0.2921 / Low: 0.2654). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 NAD (High: 0.2437 / Low: 0.2353).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2925) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+5.31%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2925
2017 Avg (September) 0.2777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2571 0.2430 0.2513
February 0.2503 0.2342 0.2418
March 0.2437 0.2353 0.2401
April 0.2511 0.2392 0.2446
May 0.2572 0.2474 0.2527
June 0.2793 0.2533 0.2673
July 0.2800 0.2634 0.2711
August 0.2921 0.2654 0.2812
September 0.3043 0.2829 0.2925
October 0.2978 0.2836 0.2905
November 0.2889 0.2731 0.2821
December 0.2878 0.2718 0.2825