YEARLY HIGH
0.2023 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1857 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1981 DOP

2018 YER to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.2023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.1857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1937 to the December average rate of 0.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2023 was up 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,012 DOP
2017 Average 946 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 928 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.16 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2020
0.1930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.1965, compared to 0.1996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0124 DOP (High: 0.1981 / Low: 0.1857). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 DOP (High: 0.1980 / Low: 0.1971).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2013) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+4.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2013
2017 Avg (December) 0.1930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1949 0.1924 0.1937
February 0.1970 0.1940 0.1954
March 0.1981 0.1857 0.1965
April 0.1980 0.1971 0.1977
May 0.1983 0.1973 0.1979
June 0.1988 0.1974 0.1979
July 0.1991 0.1972 0.1983
August 0.2001 0.1985 0.1991
September 0.2004 0.1988 0.1997
October 0.2005 0.1955 0.1995
November 0.2009 0.1989 0.1997
December 0.2023 0.1999 0.2013