2018 XDR to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 72.1903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 68.3001.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8902 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7381 to the December average rate of 70.0977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.1903 was up 4.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.8284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR 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 70.8174, compared to 69.7995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0179 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.0970 DOP (High: 70.8601 / Low: 68.7631). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6050 DOP (High: 70.0273 / Low: 69.4223).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1397 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 71.7150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.7830), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9320 (+12.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.8601 | 68.7631 | 69.7381 |
| February | 71.6824 | 70.1600 | 71.0673 |
| March | 72.1903 | 71.0703 | 71.7150 |
| April | 72.1780 | 71.1278 | 71.7463 |
| May | 71.1707 | 69.9033 | 70.6067 |
| June | 70.5417 | 69.5620 | 70.0312 |
| July | 70.0273 | 69.4223 | 69.7324 |
| August | 70.2315 | 69.4340 | 69.7154 |
| September | 70.4079 | 69.6513 | 70.0718 |
| October | 69.9856 | 68.3001 | 69.6585 |
| November | 70.0178 | 69.2078 | 69.5214 |
| December | 70.5592 | 69.5521 | 70.0977 |