YEARLY HIGH
0.0471 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0446 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0458 TOP

2018 DOP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.0471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0463 to the December average rate of 0.0452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0471 was down 6.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0503, 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 236 TOP
2017 Average 239 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 223 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.51 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0468
0.0448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to TOP 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 0.0456, compared to 0.0461 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) 0.0456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 TOP (High: 0.0464 / Low: 0.0447). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TOP (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0461).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0466) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.49%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0466
2017 Avg (July) 0.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0469 0.0455 0.0463
February 0.0458 0.0448 0.0453
March 0.0453 0.0447 0.0450
April 0.0455 0.0446 0.0449
May 0.0464 0.0447 0.0457
June 0.0466 0.0458 0.0461
July 0.0471 0.0464 0.0466
August 0.0465 0.0461 0.0464
September 0.0464 0.0461 0.0462
October 0.0471 0.0459 0.0462
November 0.0462 0.0456 0.0459
December 0.0458 0.0447 0.0452