YEARLY HIGH
21.1248 DOP
YEARLY LOW
17.3830 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.3609 DOP

2013 BRL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 21.1248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 17.3830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7418 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8742 to the December average rate of 18.1409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 21.1248 was down 7.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 22.8234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 528,121 DOP
2012 Average 501,346 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 434,575 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,546.18 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.9158
17.7945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 20.1557, compared to 18.5662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.3855 DOP (High: 19.3159 / Low: 17.9303). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4030 DOP (High: 20.8370 / Low: 20.4340).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3855
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1655 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 20.6557) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.7529), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0972 (-5.04%).

2013 Avg (March) 20.6557
2012 Avg (March) 21.7529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4462 19.5217 19.8742
February 20.8370 20.4340 20.6345
March 21.1248 20.2744 20.6557
April 20.8672 20.2642 20.5216
May 20.4832 19.3578 20.2068
June 19.3899 18.4366 19.0412
July 18.7995 18.3301 18.5845
August 18.5444 17.3830 18.0546
September 19.3159 17.9303 18.7482
October 19.6320 19.0844 19.3804
November 18.9203 18.1858 18.4884
December 18.3791 17.8360 18.1409