YEARLY HIGH
0.7669 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6607 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7264 DOP

2018 INR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.6607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1063 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7619 to the December average rate of 0.7124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7669 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 191,730 DOP
2017 Average 181,841 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 165,165 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,564.85 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7703
0.6698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.7496, compared to 0.7032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0348 DOP (High: 0.7178 / Low: 0.6831). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 DOP (High: 0.7269 / Low: 0.7179).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7619) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0787 (+11.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7619
2017 Avg (January) 0.6833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7669 0.7555 0.7619
February 0.7664 0.7526 0.7590
March 0.7642 0.7536 0.7591
April 0.7630 0.7400 0.7535
May 0.7429 0.7233 0.7335
June 0.7434 0.7190 0.7307
July 0.7269 0.7179 0.7228
August 0.7288 0.7037 0.7167
September 0.7054 0.6859 0.6931
October 0.6863 0.6607 0.6782
November 0.7178 0.6831 0.6959
December 0.7268 0.6939 0.7124