YEARLY HIGH
0.0375 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0308 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0346 DOP

2018 MMK to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0361 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0375 was up 4.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188 DOP
2017 Average 174 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 154 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.88 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0377
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0366, compared to 0.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0022 DOP (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0308). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 DOP (High: 0.0371 / Low: 0.0367).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0371) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+6.92%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0371
2017 Avg (April) 0.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0365 0.0357 0.0361
February 0.0370 0.0365 0.0367
March 0.0371 0.0367 0.0369
April 0.0375 0.0367 0.0371
May 0.0370 0.0364 0.0367
June 0.0366 0.0349 0.0361
July 0.0352 0.0341 0.0347
August 0.0341 0.0323 0.0333
September 0.0330 0.0308 0.0319
October 0.0328 0.0311 0.0318
November 0.0316 0.0311 0.0313
December 0.0327 0.0315 0.0322