2018 MYR to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.8351 DOP

YEARLY LOW

11.8048 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2956 DOP

2018 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 12.8351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 11.8048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0304 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2625 to the December average rate of 12.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.8351 was up 7.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.9142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 256,703 DOP

2017 Average 220,387 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 236,095 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,607.77 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8064

11.8714

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 12.5001, compared to 12.0911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6226 DOP (High: 12.5111 / Low: 11.8886). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1341 DOP (High: 12.2443 / Low: 12.1102).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6226

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1341

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 0.2554 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 12.6456) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6092), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0364 (+19.19%).

2018 Avg (March) 12.6456

2017 Avg (March) 10.6092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5111	11.8886	12.2625
February	12.6179	12.2751	12.5034
March	12.8351	12.5004	12.6456
April	12.8036	12.6230	12.7285
May	12.6505	12.2460	12.4731
June	12.5075	12.2626	12.3874
July	12.3390	12.2042	12.2621
August	12.2443	12.1102	12.1746
September	12.1654	11.9820	12.0772
October	12.0641	11.8048	12.0063
November	12.0200	11.8846	11.9493
December	12.2356	11.9728	12.0772