YEARLY HIGH
2.6315 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.2113 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8928 DOP

2018 ARS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.6315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1.2113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4203 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5527 to the December average rate of 1.3331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6315 was down 15.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,158 DOP
2017 Average 14,330 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,056 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,101.48 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6782
1.1721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 2.3132, compared to 1.4724 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.8408 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.3132
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.4724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5320 DOP (High: 1.8231 / Low: 1.2911). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0363 DOP (High: 2.4577 / Low: 2.4214).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.5320
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5527) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3751 (-12.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5527
2017 Avg (January) 2.9278

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Month High Low Average
January 2.6315 2.4667 2.5527
February 2.5136 2.4304 2.4673
March 2.4577 2.4214 2.4422
April 2.4615 2.4104 2.4445
May 2.3954 1.9821 2.1094
June 1.9938 1.7120 1.8632
July 1.8241 1.7115 1.7979
August 1.8231 1.2911 1.6800
September 1.3595 1.2113 1.2976
October 1.3979 1.2638 1.3497
November 1.4090 1.2870 1.3761
December 1.3762 1.3136 1.3331