YEARLY HIGH
1.1065 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.0253 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0619 PHP

2018 DOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.1065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0812 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0418 to the December average rate of 1.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1065 was up 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0954, 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 5,532 PHP
2017 Average 5,323 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 5,126 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.82 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0836
1.0380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to PHP 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 1.0560, compared to 1.0677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0417 PHP (High: 1.1065 / Low: 1.0647). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 PHP (High: 1.0619 / Low: 1.0507).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0798) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.15%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0798
2017 Avg (October) 1.0782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0575 1.0253 1.0418
February 1.0694 1.0501 1.0604
March 1.0619 1.0507 1.0555
April 1.0604 1.0420 1.0515
May 1.0646 1.0414 1.0551
June 1.0821 1.0546 1.0719
July 1.0814 1.0658 1.0750
August 1.0732 1.0619 1.0687
September 1.0872 1.0675 1.0795
October 1.1065 1.0647 1.0798
November 1.0674 1.0428 1.0557
December 1.0555 1.0368 1.0478