YEARLY HIGH
6.7021 DOP
YEARLY LOW
6.3546 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5923 DOP

2018 GTQ to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 6.7021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 6.3546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3475 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5960 to the December average rate of 6.5158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.7021 was up 1.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,510 DOP
2017 Average 32,194 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 31,773 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,737.59 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6951
6.4423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 6.6420, compared to 6.5425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1548 DOP (High: 6.6219 / Low: 6.4671). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 DOP (High: 6.6859 / Low: 6.6524).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1548
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 6.6707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.4024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2684 (+4.19%).

2018 Avg (March) 6.6707
2017 Avg (March) 6.4024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6173 6.5798 6.5960
February 6.6880 6.5967 6.6453
March 6.7021 6.6453 6.6707
April 6.6859 6.6524 6.6741
May 6.6792 6.6145 6.6558
June 6.6558 6.5917 6.6101
July 6.6528 6.5962 6.6225
August 6.6596 6.6054 6.6407
September 6.6219 6.4671 6.5290
October 6.4900 6.3546 6.4634
November 6.5216 6.4484 6.4837
December 6.5576 6.4707 6.5158