2018 DOP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7079 XOF

YEARLY LOW

10.6493 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2049 XOF

2018 DOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 11.7079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 10.6493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0586 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0890 to the December average rate of 11.4427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.7079 was down 13.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.5385, 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 58,540 XOF

2017 Average 61,538 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 53,247 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,292.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6236

10.6946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to XOF 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 11.0112, compared to 11.3986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4974 XOF (High: 11.3559 / Low: 10.8586). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1607 XOF (High: 11.3945 / Low: 11.2338).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4974

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1607

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 0.2287 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.5462) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.6360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0898 (-0.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 11.5462

2017 Avg (November) 11.6360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3559	10.8586	11.0890
February	11.0289	10.7126	10.8604
March	10.8582	10.6493	10.7720
April	10.9559	10.6968	10.7997
May	11.4746	11.0269	11.2041
June	11.4498	11.2390	11.3417
July	11.3945	11.2338	11.2997
August	11.5930	11.2096	11.4061
September	11.3301	11.1275	11.2634
October	11.6238	11.3351	11.4335
November	11.7079	11.3885	11.5462
December	11.5779	11.2891	11.4427