2018 RUB to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8839 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.7098 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7929 DOP

2018 RUB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.8839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.7098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1741 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8559 to the December average rate of 0.7455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8839 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,420 DOP

2017 Average 4,060 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,549 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 870.59 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8766

0.7273

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.8299, compared to 0.7559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8299

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0779 DOP (High: 0.8641 / Low: 0.7862). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 DOP (High: 0.8730 / Low: 0.8554).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0779

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8604) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0587 (+7.32%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8604

2017 Avg (February) 0.8018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8681	0.8380	0.8559
February	0.8839	0.8322	0.8604
March	0.8730	0.8554	0.8642
April	0.8641	0.7862	0.8151
May	0.8084	0.7765	0.7947
June	0.8031	0.7757	0.7891
July	0.8033	0.7801	0.7899
August	0.7906	0.7317	0.7507
September	0.7637	0.7098	0.7398
October	0.7678	0.7347	0.7582
November	0.7666	0.7333	0.7513
December	0.7590	0.7261	0.7455