YEARLY HIGH
2.7502 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.3758 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5827 DOP

2018 MXN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2.7502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2.3758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3744 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5654 to the December average rate of 2.5093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7502 was up 1.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 137,512 DOP
2017 Average 125,528 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 118,791 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,720.91 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7187
2.4189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 2.5862, compared to 2.5791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2055 DOP (High: 2.6821 / Low: 2.4766). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0856 DOP (High: 2.6592 / Low: 2.5736).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0856

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 0.1594 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.6937) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1729 (+6.86%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.6937
2017 Avg (April) 2.5208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6231 2.4562 2.5654
February 2.6592 2.5736 2.6245
March 2.7203 2.6078 2.6555
April 2.7502 2.6127 2.6937
May 2.6179 2.4834 2.5343
June 2.5110 2.3758 2.4439
July 2.6821 2.4766 2.6135
August 2.6977 2.6002 2.6444
September 2.6833 2.5714 2.6314
October 2.6661 2.4691 2.6046
November 2.5372 2.4376 2.4715
December 2.5734 2.4504 2.5093