2018 DOP to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.3819 SLL

YEARLY LOW

126.6524 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

155.5157 SLL

2018 DOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 171.3819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 126.6524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7295 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.0668 to the December average rate of 166.5104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 171.3819 was up 5.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.2380, 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 856,909 SLL

2017 Average 789,619 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 633,262 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,647.29 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

171.9318

124.8395

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to SLL 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 153.6010, compared to 157.4304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.6010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.4304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 37.7109 SLL (High: 168.5107 / Low: 130.7998). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3364 SLL (High: 168.6054 / Low: 167.2690).

August Spread (Volatile) ±37.7109

September Spread (Stable) ±1.3364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 18.6207 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 168.0075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 160.3294), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6781 (+4.79%).

2018 Avg (October) 168.0075

2017 Avg (October) 160.3294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.1822	157.1326	158.0668
February	158.0927	155.7156	156.8568
March	156.7235	154.5678	155.4847
April	156.7553	154.7339	155.5033
May	158.2087	155.2327	157.1574
June	158.3827	127.0219	138.5368
July	131.3598	126.6524	128.7639
August	168.5107	130.7998	145.5974
September	168.6054	167.2690	167.8445
October	171.3819	167.1623	168.0075
November	168.4570	166.7992	167.8587
December	167.6491	165.6267	166.5104