YEARLY HIGH
6.2053 DOP
YEARLY LOW
5.4000 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7118 DOP

2018 SEK to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.2053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 5.4000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8053 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0282 to the December average rate of 5.5751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2053 was up 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.9841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,027 DOP
2017 Average 27,760 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,000 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,026.61 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1385
5.4357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 5.8715, compared to 5.5521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2970 DOP (High: 5.9628 / Low: 5.6658). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1321 DOP (High: 5.5867 / Low: 5.4546).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2970
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.1890 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6.0799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8237 (+15.67%).

2018 Avg (February) 6.0799
2017 Avg (February) 5.2563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1710 5.8787 6.0282
February 6.2053 5.9221 6.0799
March 6.0514 5.9186 5.9907
April 5.9628 5.6658 5.8474
May 5.7630 5.5230 5.6584
June 5.7444 5.4886 5.6241
July 5.6871 5.5163 5.6254
August 5.6533 5.4156 5.4942
September 5.7024 5.4681 5.5801
October 5.6055 5.4000 5.5209
November 5.5867 5.4546 5.5168
December 5.6598 5.4938 5.5751