2018 PLN to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |