2018 DOP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0282 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0264 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0272 SGD

2018 DOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0273 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0282 was down 9.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0312, 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 141 SGD

2017 Average 146 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 132 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.00 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0277

0.0265

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DOP to SGD 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 0.0270, compared to 0.0275 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) 0.0270

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 SGD (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0269).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-3.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0276

2017 Avg (October) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0277	0.0270	0.0273
February	0.0274	0.0267	0.0270
March	0.0269	0.0265	0.0266
April	0.0268	0.0264	0.0266
May	0.0272	0.0269	0.0270
June	0.0276	0.0269	0.0272
July	0.0277	0.0273	0.0275
August	0.0277	0.0273	0.0275
September	0.0276	0.0272	0.0274
October	0.0282	0.0275	0.0276
November	0.0277	0.0273	0.0275
December	0.0274	0.0270	0.0272