2018 PEN to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PEN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PEN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 15.4047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 14.7366.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6681 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0790 to the December average rate of 14.9763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4047 was up 2.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PEN to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.1540, compared to 15.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1231 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3682 DOP (High: 15.1784 / Low: 14.8102). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1331 DOP (High: 15.2099 / Low: 15.0768).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1858 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 15.3190) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.5302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7888 (+5.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1674 | 14.9140 | 15.0790 |
| February | 15.1784 | 14.8102 | 15.0584 |
| March | 15.3750 | 15.0803 | 15.1907 |
| April | 15.4047 | 15.2324 | 15.3190 |
| May | 15.2583 | 15.0331 | 15.1333 |
| June | 15.2099 | 15.0768 | 15.1436 |
| July | 15.2169 | 15.0270 | 15.1541 |
| August | 15.2529 | 14.9726 | 15.1471 |
| September | 15.2210 | 14.9637 | 15.1045 |
| October | 15.0858 | 14.7366 | 14.9872 |
| November | 14.8978 | 14.7480 | 14.8160 |
| December | 15.0958 | 14.7908 | 14.9763 |