YEARLY HIGH
36.5282 DOP
YEARLY LOW
31.5371 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3299 DOP

2018 NZD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 36.5282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 31.5371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9911 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1774 to the December average rate of 34.2879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.5282 was up 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.5537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 182,641 DOP
2017 Average 168,218 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 157,685 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,955.50 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.1409
32.2580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 35.2206, compared to 33.4391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.6534 DOP (High: 36.5282 / Low: 34.8748). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7188 DOP (High: 36.2467 / Low: 35.5278).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6534
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7188

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 1.3866 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 35.8173) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.9350), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8823 (+8.75%).

2018 Avg (April) 35.8173
2017 Avg (April) 32.9350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8582 34.2141 35.1774
February 36.2984 35.0975 35.7335
March 36.2467 35.5278 35.8050
April 36.5282 34.8748 35.8173
May 34.8705 33.9950 34.4308
June 34.9078 33.4619 34.3595
July 34.0432 33.1808 33.7093
August 33.8267 32.7138 33.2101
September 33.4534 32.5366 32.9795
October 32.9788 31.5371 32.5816
November 34.5498 33.1552 33.8662
December 34.9037 33.8284 34.2879