2018 DOP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

431.7987 STD

YEARLY LOW

400.1927 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

416.5136 STD

2018 DOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 431.7987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 400.1927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6060 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 416.4391 to the December average rate of 417.7765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 431.7987 was down 14.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 506.3455, 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 2,158,993 STD

2017 Average 2,296,175 STD

Yearly Trough Low 2,000,963 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,030.21 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

426.2556

400.7452

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to STD 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 411.7319, compared to 421.2954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 411.7319

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.2954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 16.7554 STD (High: 423.0943 / Low: 406.3389). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2984 STD (High: 423.5959 / Low: 420.2975).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.7554

August Spread (Stable) ±3.2984

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 10.6590 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 422.4954) against the same month in 2017 (average: 437.1406), the exchange rate shifted by -14.6451 (-3.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 422.4954

2017 Avg (October) 437.1406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	423.0943	406.3389	416.4391
February	412.2318	401.4889	405.7801
March	405.8262	400.1927	402.8711
April	405.5286	400.7870	402.9314
May	426.6445	410.5995	418.2398
June	427.3907	420.2163	424.1297
July	425.3029	420.9096	422.8373
August	423.5959	420.2975	422.3800
September	423.0328	419.6798	421.1237
October	431.7987	419.4121	422.4954
November	422.6604	418.5010	421.1593
December	420.6334	415.5593	417.7765