2018 HTG to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7721 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6508 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7357 DOP

2018 HTG to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.7721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.6508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1213 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7519 to the December average rate of 0.6625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7721 was down 1.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,861 DOP

2017 Average 3,647 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,254 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.36 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7767

0.6521

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.7605, compared to 0.7109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7605

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0314 DOP (High: 0.7505 / Low: 0.7191). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 DOP (High: 0.7666 / Low: 0.7574).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.7659) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0612 (+8.68%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.7659

2017 Avg (March) 0.7048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7616	0.7397	0.7519
February	0.7666	0.7574	0.7627
March	0.7721	0.7625	0.7659
April	0.7701	0.7593	0.7638
May	0.7721	0.7581	0.7663
June	0.7681	0.7424	0.7525
July	0.7623	0.7361	0.7476
August	0.7505	0.7191	0.7399
September	0.7254	0.7148	0.7205
October	0.7173	0.6954	0.7065
November	0.7034	0.6787	0.6883
December	0.6818	0.6508	0.6625