2018 GMD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0552 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9880 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0315 DOP

2018 GMD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.0552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.9880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0672 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0104 to the December average rate of 1.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0552 was down 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,276 DOP

2017 Average 5,167 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,940 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 335.82 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0542

1.0047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.0391, compared to 1.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0391

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0307 DOP (High: 1.0436 / Low: 1.0129). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 DOP (High: 1.0521 / Low: 1.0483).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.0495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+2.14%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.0495

2017 Avg (June) 1.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0228	0.9960	1.0104
February	1.0457	1.0156	1.0335
March	1.0478	1.0395	1.0435
April	1.0517	1.0418	1.0478
May	1.0521	1.0483	1.0501
June	1.0552	1.0462	1.0495
July	1.0528	1.0318	1.0407
August	1.0427	1.0316	1.0360
September	1.0436	1.0129	1.0299
October	1.0146	0.9880	1.0092
November	1.0158	1.0045	1.0088
December	1.0264	1.0111	1.0186