YEARLY HIGH
12.1108 SOS
YEARLY LOW
11.4043 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6736 SOS

2018 DOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 12.1108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 11.4043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7064 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9564 to the December average rate of 11.5097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1108 was down 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.5133, 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 60,554 SOS
2017 Average 61,177 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 57,022 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,532.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.0011
11.4650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to SOS 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 11.7602, compared to 11.5870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2918 SOS (High: 11.8476 / Low: 11.5558). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0856 SOS (High: 11.6410 / Low: 11.5554).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2918
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1057 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.9564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4222), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4658 (-3.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.9564
2017 Avg (January) 12.4222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1108 11.8513 11.9564
February 12.0033 11.7441 11.8732
March 11.9023 11.6660 11.7675
April 11.7963 11.5626 11.6738
May 11.7237 11.5661 11.6415
June 11.7469 11.5236 11.6486
July 11.7088 11.5891 11.6486
August 11.6410 11.5554 11.6033
September 11.6258 11.5378 11.5694
October 11.8476 11.5558 11.6016
November 11.6655 11.5156 11.5897
December 11.6140 11.4043 11.5097