YEARLY HIGH
7.4773 NGN
YEARLY LOW
7.1812 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2861 NGN

2018 DOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 7.4773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 7.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2961 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4267 to the December average rate of 7.2243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.4773 was down 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.7681, 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 37,386 NGN
2017 Average 35,243 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 35,906 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,480.57 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.4469
7.2041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3182, compared to 7.2540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1923 NGN (High: 7.4252 / Low: 7.2329). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 NGN (High: 7.2919 / Low: 7.2589).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1923
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0738 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.4267) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.7311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6956 (+10.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.4267
2017 Avg (January) 6.7311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4773 7.3810 7.4267
February 7.4223 7.3186 7.3688
March 7.3377 7.2667 7.2950
April 7.2919 7.2589 7.2723
May 7.3018 7.2502 7.2721
June 7.3057 7.2549 7.2741
July 7.2902 7.2146 7.2646
August 7.2667 7.2251 7.2443
September 7.2924 7.1838 7.2436
October 7.4252 7.2329 7.2755
November 7.3185 7.2096 7.2717
December 7.3081 7.1812 7.2243