YEARLY HIGH
50.6561 DOP
YEARLY LOW
48.1459 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.5913 DOP

2018 BMD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 50.6561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 48.1459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5102 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4932 to the December average rate of 50.3876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.6561 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.5747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253,280 DOP
2017 Average 236,649 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 240,730 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,550.75 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.5770
48.3037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 49.2203, compared to 49.9623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.2357 DOP (High: 50.1907 / Low: 48.9550). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1719 DOP (High: 49.6119 / Low: 49.4400).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2357
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 50.3876) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.3158), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0717 (+4.29%).

2018 Avg (December) 50.3876
2017 Avg (December) 48.3158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.7739 48.1459 48.4932
February 49.3042 48.5700 48.9216
March 49.5835 49.1300 49.3696
April 49.5563 49.3487 49.4819
May 49.6119 49.4400 49.5281
June 49.7612 49.4135 49.5273
July 49.8353 49.4500 49.6413
August 50.0850 49.6950 49.8359
September 50.1587 49.7612 49.9869
October 50.1907 48.9550 49.9393
November 50.3000 49.8050 49.9830
December 50.6561 50.0450 50.3876