2018 SBD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4139 DOP

YEARLY LOW

6.1384 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2947 DOP

2018 SBD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 6.4139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.1384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2755 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2419 to the December average rate of 6.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4139 was up 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.2506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,069 DOP

2017 Average 30,298 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 30,692 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,377.47 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3692

6.2219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 6.3079, compared to 6.2815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1943 DOP (High: 6.3327 / Low: 6.1384). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0494 DOP (High: 6.3486 / Low: 6.2992).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1943

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0494

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0655 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 6.3253) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3283 (+5.48%).

2018 Avg (May) 6.3253

2017 Avg (May) 5.9970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2915	6.1734	6.2419
February	6.3528	6.2643	6.3081
March	6.3883	6.3142	6.3550
April	6.4064	6.3323	6.3570
May	6.4139	6.2588	6.3253
June	6.3175	6.2167	6.2598
July	6.3182	6.1987	6.2748
August	6.3486	6.2992	6.3171
September	6.3580	6.3076	6.3362
October	6.3236	6.1671	6.2771
November	6.3233	6.2128	6.2494
December	6.3327	6.1384	6.2342