2018 HKD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4684 DOP

YEARLY LOW

6.1548 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3274 DOP

2018 HKD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 6.4684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 6.1548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3136 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2017 to the December average rate of 6.4419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4684 was up 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.2203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 161,711 DOP

2017 Average 151,841 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 153,871 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,839.93 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4659

6.1777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 6.2799, compared to 6.3750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1544 DOP (High: 6.4026 / Low: 6.2481). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 DOP (High: 6.3241 / Low: 6.2985).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1544

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.4419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2575 (+4.16%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.4419

2017 Avg (December) 6.1844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2397	6.1548	6.2017
February	6.3021	6.2110	6.2547
March	6.3177	6.2718	6.2963
April	6.3140	6.2869	6.3049
May	6.3241	6.2985	6.3103
June	6.3426	6.2958	6.3113
July	6.3488	6.3002	6.3253
August	6.3807	6.3313	6.3488
September	6.4206	6.3399	6.3778
October	6.4026	6.2481	6.3714
November	6.4304	6.3588	6.3846
December	6.4684	6.3965	6.4419