YEARLY HIGH
0.0679 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0649 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0663 PEN

2018 DOP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0663 to the December average rate of 0.0668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0679 was down 7.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0734, 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 339 PEN
2017 Average 344 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 325 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.71 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0677
0.0651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to PEN 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 0.0660, compared to 0.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 PEN (High: 0.0675 / Low: 0.0659). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PEN (High: 0.0663 / Low: 0.0657).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0682), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-2.23%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0667
2017 Avg (October) 0.0682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0671 0.0659 0.0663
February 0.0675 0.0659 0.0664
March 0.0663 0.0650 0.0658
April 0.0656 0.0649 0.0653
May 0.0665 0.0655 0.0661
June 0.0663 0.0657 0.0660
July 0.0665 0.0657 0.0660
August 0.0668 0.0656 0.0660
September 0.0668 0.0657 0.0662
October 0.0679 0.0663 0.0667
November 0.0678 0.0671 0.0675
December 0.0676 0.0662 0.0668