YEARLY HIGH
42.3517 DOP
YEARLY LOW
37.5466 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4281 DOP

2012 AUD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 42.3517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 37.5466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8051 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3695 to the December average rate of 41.8884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.3517 was up 0.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 41.9729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,758 DOP
2011 Average 195,908 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 187,733 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,025.65 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.1901
38.5703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 40.2086, compared to 40.6476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 3.3616 DOP (High: 40.9082 / Low: 37.5466). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6464 DOP (High: 41.9801 / Low: 41.3337).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.3616
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 1.4782 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 41.8884) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.0198), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8686 (+7.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 41.8884
2011 Avg (December) 39.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.3830 39.3267 40.3695
February 41.9801 41.3337 41.6548
March 41.8905 40.4427 41.0670
April 40.7173 39.7671 40.3502
May 40.3130 38.0503 38.8720
June 39.9934 37.6550 38.9383
July 41.0914 39.4620 40.2260
August 41.3805 40.3049 40.9363
September 41.4108 38.1699 39.6397
October 40.9082 37.5466 39.9279
November 41.7997 40.8325 41.2669
December 42.3517 41.5507 41.8884