YEARLY HIGH
18.7438 DOP
YEARLY LOW
17.8150 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3498 DOP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,719 DOP
2017 Average 87,565 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 89,075 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,644.04 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.7145
17.8734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4572
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 18.6444
2017 Avg (December) 17.8779

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