YEARLY HIGH
14.7650 DOP
YEARLY LOW
13.0129 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7539 DOP

2018 PLN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 14.7650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 13.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7522 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2208 to the December average rate of 13.3622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.7650 was up 6.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.8724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295,301 DOP
2017 Average 251,578 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 260,258 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,043.10 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.6217
13.0856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 14.1266, compared to 13.3812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8003 DOP (High: 14.5822 / Low: 13.7820). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2881 DOP (High: 14.6241 / Low: 14.3360).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8244 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 14.4873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.9414), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5459 (+21.32%).

2018 Avg (April) 14.4873
2017 Avg (April) 11.9414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5822 13.7820 14.2208
February 14.7372 14.2053 14.4937
March 14.6241 14.3360 14.4650
April 14.7650 14.1268 14.4873
May 13.9548 13.1886 13.6630
June 13.6814 13.1411 13.4298
July 13.6278 13.0903 13.4250
August 13.6753 13.0928 13.4215
September 13.7218 13.3813 13.5412
October 13.4886 13.0738 13.3237
November 13.3243 13.0129 13.2136
December 13.5161 13.2087 13.3622