YEARLY HIGH
0.1393 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1337 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1373 DOP

2018 NGN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NGN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.1393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.1337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1347 to the December average rate of 0.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1393 was down 10.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 139,253 DOP
2017 Average 142,377 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 133,739 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,514.69 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1388
0.1343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.1367, compared to 0.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0036 DOP (High: 0.1383 / Low: 0.1347). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 DOP (High: 0.1378 / Low: 0.1371).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+3.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1384
2017 Avg (December) 0.1343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1355 0.1337 0.1347
February 0.1366 0.1347 0.1357
March 0.1376 0.1363 0.1371
April 0.1378 0.1371 0.1375
May 0.1379 0.1370 0.1375
June 0.1378 0.1369 0.1375
July 0.1386 0.1372 0.1377
August 0.1384 0.1376 0.1380
September 0.1392 0.1371 0.1381
October 0.1383 0.1347 0.1375
November 0.1387 0.1366 0.1375
December 0.1393 0.1368 0.1384