YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 DOP

2018 MGA to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0161 was down 1.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 DOP
2017 Average 76 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 68 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.40 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0159
0.0137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0009 DOP (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 DOP (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0150).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+6.01%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0157
2017 Avg (March) 0.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
February 0.0157 0.0151 0.0154
March 0.0161 0.0154 0.0157
April 0.0155 0.0152 0.0154
May 0.0154 0.0149 0.0152
June 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
July 0.0152 0.0146 0.0148
August 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
September 0.0150 0.0145 0.0147
October 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
November 0.0142 0.0137 0.0139
December 0.0145 0.0136 0.0142