YEARLY HIGH
2.1040 RSD
YEARLY LOW
1.9257 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0200 RSD

2018 DOP to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 2.1040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.9257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1783 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0050 to the December average rate of 2.0632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1040 was down 17.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5483, 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 10,520 RSD
2017 Average 11,378 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 9,629 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 891.34 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0959
1.9274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to RSD 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 1.9853, compared to 2.0546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0933 RSD (High: 2.0659 / Low: 1.9725). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 RSD (High: 1.9537 / Low: 1.9266).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0933
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.0645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1295), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0650 (-3.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.0645
2017 Avg (October) 2.1295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0548 1.9662 2.0050
February 1.9951 1.9301 1.9589
March 1.9537 1.9266 1.9415
April 1.9745 1.9257 1.9461
May 2.0659 1.9725 2.0183
June 2.0617 2.0222 2.0420
July 2.0492 2.0201 2.0334
August 2.0848 2.0214 2.0535
September 2.0453 2.0052 2.0311
October 2.1040 2.0432 2.0645
November 2.0959 2.0543 2.0819
December 2.0863 2.0404 2.0632