YEARLY HIGH
0.3996 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3637 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3851 DOP

2018 JMD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.3996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.3637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3905 to the December average rate of 0.3941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3996 was up 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,998 DOP
2017 Average 1,845 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,818 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.49 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3995
0.3639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.3901, compared to 0.3801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0268 DOP (High: 0.3906 / Low: 0.3638). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 DOP (High: 0.3925 / Low: 0.3884).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3950) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+3.90%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3950
2017 Avg (November) 0.3802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3925 0.3884 0.3905
February 0.3925 0.3865 0.3892
March 0.3935 0.3834 0.3881
April 0.3984 0.3915 0.3965
May 0.3979 0.3899 0.3944
June 0.3917 0.3750 0.3819
July 0.3835 0.3727 0.3791
August 0.3728 0.3640 0.3676
September 0.3724 0.3637 0.3669
October 0.3906 0.3638 0.3779
November 0.3996 0.3886 0.3950
December 0.3971 0.3916 0.3941