2018 XCD to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XCD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XCD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 18.7438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 17.8150.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9288 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9435 to the December average rate of 18.6444, 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 18.7438 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.9737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XCD 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 18.2125, compared to 18.4871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2745 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4572 DOP (High: 18.5716 / Low: 18.1144). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 DOP (High: 18.3574 / Low: 18.2938).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0176 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 18.6444) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.8779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7666 (+4.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.0474 | 17.8150 | 17.9435 |
| February | 18.2436 | 17.9719 | 18.1020 |
| March | 18.3469 | 18.1791 | 18.2678 |
| April | 18.3369 | 18.2601 | 18.3093 |
| May | 18.3574 | 18.2938 | 18.3264 |
| June | 18.4127 | 18.2840 | 18.3261 |
| July | 18.4401 | 18.2975 | 18.3683 |
| August | 18.5325 | 18.3882 | 18.4403 |
| September | 18.5598 | 18.4127 | 18.4962 |
| October | 18.5716 | 18.1144 | 18.4786 |
| November | 18.6121 | 18.4289 | 18.4946 |
| December | 18.7438 | 18.5177 | 18.6444 |