YEARLY HIGH
2.1299 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.9373 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0384 XPF

2018 DOP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.1299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.9373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1926 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0173 to the December average rate of 2.0817, 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 2.1299 was down 13.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4575, 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 10,650 XPF
2017 Average 11,200 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 9,687 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 962.89 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1146
1.9456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to XPF 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 2.0031, compared to 2.0736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0905 XPF (High: 2.0659 / Low: 1.9754). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 XPF (High: 2.0729 / Low: 2.0437).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0905
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.1005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-0.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.1005
2017 Avg (November) 2.1168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0659 1.9754 2.0173
February 2.0064 1.9488 1.9757
March 1.9753 1.9373 1.9596
April 1.9931 1.9460 1.9647
May 2.0875 2.0060 2.0382
June 2.0830 2.0446 2.0633
July 2.0729 2.0437 2.0556
August 2.1090 2.0392 2.0750
September 2.0612 2.0243 2.0490
October 2.1146 2.0621 2.0800
November 2.1299 2.0718 2.1005
December 2.1063 2.0537 2.0817