YEARLY HIGH
0.5054 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3993 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4603 DOP

2018 ISK to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.5054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.3993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1060 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4721 to the December average rate of 0.4184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5054 was up 4.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,527 DOP
2017 Average 2,223 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,997 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 530.12 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5057
0.3976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.4817, compared to 0.4389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0336 DOP (High: 0.4459 / Low: 0.4124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 DOP (High: 0.4685 / Low: 0.4556).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4963) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0650 (+15.07%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4963
2017 Avg (March) 0.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4838 0.4608 0.4721
February 0.4905 0.4745 0.4846
March 0.5054 0.4883 0.4963
April 0.5033 0.4883 0.4967
May 0.4877 0.4653 0.4769
June 0.4758 0.4536 0.4639
July 0.4759 0.4615 0.4663
August 0.4685 0.4556 0.4630
September 0.4653 0.4404 0.4527
October 0.4459 0.4124 0.4266
November 0.4147 0.3993 0.4066
December 0.4352 0.4059 0.4184