YEARLY HIGH
0.7767 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6779 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7354 DOP

2020 AFN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.7767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6888 to the December average rate of 0.7547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7767 was up 13.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,883 DOP
2019 Average 3,297 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,390 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493.76 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7679
0.6816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.7126, compared to 0.7582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0779 DOP (High: 0.7767 / Low: 0.6988). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 DOP (High: 0.7617 / Low: 0.7588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0779
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7079) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6719), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0360 (+5.36%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7079
2019 Avg (March) 0.6719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6997 0.6779 0.6888
February 0.7069 0.6802 0.6942
March 0.7767 0.6988 0.7079
April 0.7169 0.7043 0.7117
May 0.7381 0.7137 0.7225
June 0.7584 0.7334 0.7505
July 0.7638 0.7549 0.7579
August 0.7658 0.7470 0.7586
September 0.7645 0.7567 0.7607
October 0.7617 0.7588 0.7602
November 0.7610 0.7334 0.7569
December 0.7581 0.7517 0.7547