YEARLY HIGH
1.9095 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.6749 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8252 DOP

2018 UAH to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.9095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.6749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2347 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7028 to the December average rate of 1.8163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9095 was up 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,548 DOP
2017 Average 8,902 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,374 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,173.42 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9105
1.6839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 1.8421, compared to 1.8083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0845 DOP (High: 1.8519 / Low: 1.7675). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 DOP (High: 1.8987 / Low: 1.8829).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0845
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0708 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.8913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1327 (+7.54%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.8913
2017 Avg (April) 1.7586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7520 1.6749 1.7028
February 1.8302 1.7484 1.8023
March 1.9070 1.8266 1.8771
April 1.9095 1.8624 1.8913
May 1.8987 1.8829 1.8916
June 1.9034 1.8697 1.8877
July 1.8975 1.8526 1.8819
August 1.8479 1.7702 1.8112
September 1.7852 1.7518 1.7728
October 1.7913 1.7433 1.7777
November 1.8125 1.7680 1.7900
December 1.8519 1.7675 1.8163