YEARLY HIGH
1.8191 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.7454 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7923 DOP

2018 ETB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.8191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.7454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7665 to the December average rate of 1.7870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8191 was down 12.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,095 DOP
2017 Average 9,918 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,727 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.55 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8067
1.7628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.7897, compared to 1.7950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0533 DOP (High: 1.8061 / Low: 1.7528). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 DOP (High: 1.8023 / Low: 1.7965).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.8005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0337), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2332 (-11.47%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.8005
2017 Avg (July) 2.0337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7849 1.7454 1.7665
February 1.7975 1.7623 1.7789
March 1.8068 1.7827 1.7953
April 1.8068 1.7910 1.8006
May 1.8023 1.7965 1.7998
June 1.8023 1.7904 1.7971
July 1.8191 1.7898 1.8005
August 1.8117 1.7928 1.8031
September 1.8189 1.7841 1.8027
October 1.8061 1.7528 1.7913
November 1.7991 1.7718 1.7853
December 1.8106 1.7738 1.7870