YEARLY HIGH
0.0579 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0561 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0571 DOP

2018 RWF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0568 to the December average rate of 0.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0579 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290 DOP
2017 Average 282 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 280 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.30 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0575
0.0564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0572, compared to 0.0570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 DOP (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0562). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 DOP (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0570).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+2.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0573
2017 Avg (February) 0.0561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0577 0.0563 0.0568
February 0.0579 0.0568 0.0573
March 0.0578 0.0569 0.0574
April 0.0578 0.0570 0.0574
May 0.0575 0.0570 0.0572
June 0.0576 0.0567 0.0572
July 0.0577 0.0567 0.0571
August 0.0579 0.0567 0.0571
September 0.0577 0.0565 0.0570
October 0.0576 0.0563 0.0570
November 0.0570 0.0561 0.0565
December 0.0578 0.0562 0.0571