2018 PGK to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4037 DOP

YEARLY LOW

14.6353 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.0903 DOP

2018 PGK to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 15.4037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 14.6353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7684 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0476 to the December average rate of 14.9670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4037 was up 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.0845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,019 DOP

2017 Average 74,192 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 73,176 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,842.24 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.3570

14.8453

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 15.1864, compared to 14.9942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4022 DOP (High: 15.0375 / Low: 14.6353). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1397 DOP (High: 15.1388 / Low: 14.9991).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4022

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1352 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 15.3144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.8525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4618 (+3.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 15.3144

2017 Avg (March) 14.8525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1766	14.9673	15.0476
February	15.3725	15.0234	15.2081
March	15.4037	15.2220	15.3144
April	15.3164	15.1748	15.2439
May	15.2396	15.0414	15.1691
June	15.2023	14.9096	15.1353
July	15.1636	15.0121	15.0996
August	15.1388	14.9991	15.0602
September	15.1681	14.9694	15.0428
October	15.0375	14.6353	14.9076
November	14.9748	14.8080	14.8879
December	15.0554	14.7808	14.9670