2017 DOP to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 DOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the DOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 7.7681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 6.4493.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3188 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7311 to the December average rate of 7.4463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.7681 was up 2.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.5559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
DOP to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.7076, compared to 7.3859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6783 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.0894 NGN (High: 7.7681 / Low: 6.6787). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0841 NGN (High: 7.5070 / Low: 7.4229).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0652 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 7.5672) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5583 (+7.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8122 | 6.5462 | 6.7311 |
| February | 6.8204 | 6.5432 | 6.7303 |
| March | 6.8236 | 6.4796 | 6.6651 |
| April | 6.7188 | 6.5033 | 6.6706 |
| May | 6.8922 | 6.6519 | 6.7102 |
| June | 7.4266 | 6.6537 | 6.7380 |
| July | 7.3815 | 6.4493 | 6.7021 |
| August | 7.7681 | 6.6787 | 7.5672 |
| September | 7.6418 | 7.3934 | 7.5716 |
| October | 7.6061 | 7.4700 | 7.5391 |
| November | 7.5683 | 7.4255 | 7.4890 |
| December | 7.5070 | 7.4229 | 7.4463 |