YEARLY HIGH
0.0563 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0535 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0551 DOP

2018 KPW to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0539 to the December average rate of 0.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0563 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281 DOP
2017 Average 263 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 267 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0562
0.0537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0547, compared to 0.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 DOP (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0544). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 DOP (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0549).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+4.29%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0560
2017 Avg (December) 0.0537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0542 0.0535 0.0539
February 0.0548 0.0540 0.0544
March 0.0551 0.0546 0.0549
April 0.0551 0.0548 0.0550
May 0.0551 0.0549 0.0550
June 0.0553 0.0549 0.0550
July 0.0554 0.0549 0.0552
August 0.0556 0.0552 0.0554
September 0.0557 0.0553 0.0555
October 0.0558 0.0544 0.0555
November 0.0559 0.0553 0.0555
December 0.0563 0.0556 0.0560