YEARLY HIGH
10.6978 SYP
YEARLY LOW
10.1659 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3863 SYP

2018 DOP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 10.6978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 10.1659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5319 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6212 to the December average rate of 10.2210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.6978 was down 2.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9982, 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 53,489 SYP
2017 Average 35,073 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 50,829 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,659.57 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6612
10.1810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to SYP 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 10.4640, compared to 10.3086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2578 SYP (High: 10.5189 / Low: 10.2611). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 SYP (High: 10.4162 / Low: 10.3798).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2578
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

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 0.0957 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.6212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6011), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0200 (+130.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.6212
2017 Avg (January) 4.6011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6978 10.5600 10.6212
February 10.6039 10.4452 10.5271
March 10.4822 10.3863 10.4314
April 10.4357 10.3920 10.4076
May 10.4162 10.3798 10.3983
June 10.4211 10.3490 10.3987
July 10.4163 10.3345 10.3752
August 10.3634 10.2821 10.3345
September 10.3500 10.2677 10.3037
October 10.5189 10.2611 10.3135
November 10.3396 10.2388 10.3035
December 10.2912 10.1659 10.2210