2018 WST to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 19.8193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 18.6126.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2067 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2834 to the December average rate of 19.3205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.8193 was up 1.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.5065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
WST to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.4144, compared to 19.2113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2031 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6896 DOP (High: 19.7372 / Low: 19.0477). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1507 DOP (High: 19.3488 / Low: 19.1981).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2523 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 19.5338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.5036), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0302 (+5.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7372 | 19.0477 | 19.2834 |
| February | 19.7754 | 19.3258 | 19.5925 |
| March | 19.8193 | 19.3654 | 19.5338 |
| April | 19.6740 | 19.3585 | 19.5126 |
| May | 19.4181 | 19.1908 | 19.2833 |
| June | 19.4313 | 19.1087 | 19.2810 |
| July | 19.2524 | 19.0413 | 19.1633 |
| August | 19.3488 | 19.1981 | 19.2526 |
| September | 19.3773 | 19.2237 | 19.3109 |
| October | 19.2726 | 18.6126 | 19.0586 |
| November | 19.3527 | 18.9596 | 19.1620 |
| December | 19.4204 | 19.1380 | 19.3205 |