YEARLY HIGH
33.3360 CDF
YEARLY LOW
31.4776 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6562 CDF

2018 DOP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 33.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 31.4776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8584 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.0197 to the December average rate of 32.2628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.3360 was down 4.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.8459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166,680 CDF
2017 Average 153,971 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 157,388 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,292.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.0954
32.1872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to CDF 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 32.7568, compared to 32.5557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.8584 CDF (High: 33.3360 / Low: 31.4776). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1535 CDF (High: 32.7258 / Low: 32.5723).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8584
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 32.6412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.9107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2695 (-0.82%).

2018 Avg (July) 32.6412
2017 Avg (July) 32.9107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.3346 32.3684 33.0197
February 33.1364 32.6851 32.9241
March 32.9782 32.5015 32.7556
April 32.7258 32.5723 32.6350
May 32.6861 32.5189 32.6028
June 32.6834 32.4751 32.6036
July 33.3360 31.4776 32.6412
August 32.8772 32.4569 32.6391
September 32.8498 32.5260 32.7172
October 33.2142 32.0996 32.6013
November 32.9373 32.0080 32.4727
December 32.4803 32.0080 32.2628