YEARLY HIGH
0.0768 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0677 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0728 PLN

2018 DOP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0703 to the December average rate of 0.0748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0768 was down 15.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0906, 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 384 PLN
2017 Average 399 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 339 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.60 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0763
0.0683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to PLN 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 0.0709, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 PLN (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0717). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PLN (High: 0.0698 / Low: 0.0684).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.92%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0757
2017 Avg (November) 0.0750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0726 0.0686 0.0703
February 0.0704 0.0679 0.0690
March 0.0698 0.0684 0.0691
April 0.0708 0.0677 0.0690
May 0.0758 0.0717 0.0732
June 0.0761 0.0731 0.0745
July 0.0764 0.0734 0.0745
August 0.0764 0.0731 0.0745
September 0.0747 0.0729 0.0739
October 0.0765 0.0741 0.0751
November 0.0768 0.0751 0.0757
December 0.0757 0.0740 0.0748