2018 EGP to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8325 DOP

YEARLY LOW

2.7186 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7850 DOP

2018 EGP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.8325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.7186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1139 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7395 to the December average rate of 2.8133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8325 was down 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,162 DOP

2017 Average 13,282 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 13,593 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 569.27 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8207

2.7321

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to DOP 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 2.7776, compared to 2.7923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7776

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0683 DOP (High: 2.8077 / Low: 2.7394). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 DOP (High: 2.7821 / Low: 2.7649).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0683

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.8133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1009 (+3.72%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.8133

2017 Avg (December) 2.7124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7586	2.7186	2.7395
February	2.7912	2.7460	2.7685
March	2.8124	2.7840	2.8009
April	2.8118	2.7888	2.8004
May	2.8157	2.7571	2.7837
June	2.7821	2.7649	2.7725
July	2.7948	2.7602	2.7754
August	2.8142	2.7809	2.7883
September	2.8142	2.7786	2.7948
October	2.8077	2.7394	2.7891
November	2.8083	2.7778	2.7930
December	2.8325	2.7939	2.8133