YEARLY HIGH
0.2873 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2353 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2592 ZAR

2021 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.2873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.2353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0519 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2598 to the December average rate of 0.2791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2873 was down 19.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,436 ZAR
2020 Average 1,459 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,177 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.65 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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DOP to ZAR 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 0.2535, compared to 0.2649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0229 ZAR (High: 0.2873 / Low: 0.2643). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 ZAR (High: 0.2578 / Low: 0.2490).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0229
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.2752) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+3.29%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.2752
2020 Avg (November) 0.2664

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2660 0.2508 0.2598
February 0.2614 0.2496 0.2549
March 0.2686 0.2558 0.2614
April 0.2578 0.2490 0.2537
May 0.2548 0.2412 0.2470
June 0.2520 0.2353 0.2443
July 0.2606 0.2488 0.2544
August 0.2689 0.2509 0.2593
September 0.2693 0.2496 0.2574
October 0.2704 0.2558 0.2640
November 0.2873 0.2643 0.2752
December 0.2845 0.2715 0.2791