YEARLY HIGH
3.0243 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.8239 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9518 DOP

2018 MDL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 3.0243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.8239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2004 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8615 to the December average rate of 2.9340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0243 was up 6.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,122 DOP
2017 Average 12,871 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 14,119 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,002.11 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0229
2.8468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 2.9481, compared to 2.9555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0944 DOP (High: 2.9183 / Low: 2.8239). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0388 DOP (High: 3.0243 / Low: 2.9855).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0388

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.0082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5638 (+23.07%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.0082
2017 Avg (April) 2.4444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9183 2.8239 2.8615
February 2.9672 2.8822 2.9340
March 3.0086 2.9426 2.9797
April 3.0243 2.9855 3.0082
May 3.0024 2.9134 2.9695
June 2.9577 2.9142 2.9357
July 3.0045 2.9254 2.9709
August 3.0188 2.9647 2.9964
September 3.0027 2.9521 2.9742
October 2.9559 2.8851 2.9360
November 2.9474 2.9019 2.9213
December 2.9843 2.9122 2.9340