2018 KGS to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7373 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6950 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7247 DOP

2018 KGS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.7373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.6950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7024 to the December average rate of 0.7334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7373 was down 12.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,686 DOP

2017 Average 3,443 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,475 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.45 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7367

0.6993

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.7190, compared to 0.7304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0193 DOP (High: 0.7249 / Low: 0.7056). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 DOP (High: 0.7252 / Low: 0.7213).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7334) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+5.67%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7334

2017 Avg (December) 0.6940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7119	0.6950	0.7024
February	0.7249	0.7056	0.7159
March	0.7273	0.7211	0.7243
April	0.7252	0.7213	0.7235
May	0.7272	0.7190	0.7226
June	0.7280	0.7229	0.7251
July	0.7303	0.7242	0.7276
August	0.7351	0.7293	0.7314
September	0.7361	0.7303	0.7336
October	0.7326	0.7147	0.7288
November	0.7321	0.7249	0.7275
December	0.7373	0.7284	0.7334