2018 RON to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2417 DOP

YEARLY LOW

12.0300 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5853 DOP

2018 RON to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 13.2417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 12.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2117 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7197 to the December average rate of 12.3294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.2417 was up 6.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,208 DOP

2017 Average 58,532 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 60,150 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,058.57 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1492

12.1034

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 12.8009, compared to 12.3697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5656 DOP (High: 12.9860 / Low: 12.4204). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2031 DOP (High: 12.6558 / Low: 12.4527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5656

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2031

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 13.0620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9893 (+17.97%).

2018 Avg (March) 13.0620

2017 Avg (March) 11.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9860	12.4204	12.7197
February	13.1334	12.7591	12.9750
March	13.2417	12.9690	13.0620
April	13.2182	12.8447	13.0336
May	12.8592	12.3028	12.6134
June	12.5344	12.2735	12.4015
July	12.6329	12.3440	12.4816
August	12.6245	12.1300	12.3839
September	12.6558	12.4527	12.5396
October	12.4101	12.0742	12.2930
November	12.3390	12.0300	12.1905
December	12.4659	12.1697	12.3294