2018 DOP to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 DOP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the DOP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 120.9605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 110.2847.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6758 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.4317 to the December average rate of 117.6135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 120.9605 was down 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 124.4392, 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 2018.
DOP to PYG 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 113.9178, compared to 117.2635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3458 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.8078 PYG (High: 115.7293 / Low: 111.9215). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9437 PYG (High: 115.5915 / Low: 114.6478).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6559 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 119.1462) against the same month in 2017 (average: 119.0901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0561 (+0.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 117.3591 | 115.4195 | 116.4317 |
| February | 116.4063 | 113.4066 | 114.4429 |
| March | 113.0224 | 110.2847 | 111.7870 |
| April | 112.4853 | 111.3379 | 112.0418 |
| May | 115.7293 | 111.9215 | 113.7994 |
| June | 115.8922 | 114.0058 | 115.0037 |
| July | 115.5915 | 114.6478 | 115.1725 |
| August | 116.8304 | 115.0895 | 115.7318 |
| September | 118.2060 | 116.4315 | 117.1034 |
| October | 120.9605 | 117.9948 | 119.1462 |
| November | 120.3378 | 117.5205 | 118.8136 |
| December | 118.7896 | 116.7400 | 117.6135 |