2018 DOP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4088 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.1313 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2655 RUB

2018 DOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 1.4088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.1313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2775 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1685 to the December average rate of 1.3417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4088 was up 7.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3151, 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 7,044 RUB

2017 Average 6,161 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 5,657 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,387.57 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3719

1.1377

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to RUB 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 1.2070, compared to 1.3239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1146 RUB (High: 1.2719 / Low: 1.1573). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 RUB (High: 1.1691 / Low: 1.1455).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1146

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3524) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1357 (+11.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3524

2017 Avg (September) 1.2167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1933	1.1519	1.1685
February	1.2017	1.1313	1.1625
March	1.1691	1.1455	1.1572
April	1.2719	1.1573	1.2281
May	1.2878	1.2371	1.2585
June	1.2891	1.2452	1.2674
July	1.2819	1.2448	1.2661
August	1.3666	1.2648	1.3329
September	1.4088	1.3095	1.3524
October	1.3610	1.3024	1.3191
November	1.3637	1.3045	1.3312
December	1.3772	1.3176	1.3417