YEARLY HIGH
14.8120 DOP
YEARLY LOW
11.0267 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2591 DOP

2016 BRL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 14.8120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 11.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7853 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2702 to the December average rate of 13.8634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.8120 was down 14.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.3463, 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 370,301 DOP
2015 Average 342,653 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 275,669 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,632.52 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.7760
10.9514
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 12.4024, compared to 14.1159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.5244 DOP (High: 14.2559 / Low: 12.7315). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4900 DOP (High: 11.7560 / Low: 11.2660).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5244
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6201 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 14.4573) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.6627), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7946 (+23.96%).

2016 Avg (October) 14.4573
2015 Avg (October) 11.6627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5290 11.0267 11.2702
February 11.7560 11.2660 11.4935
March 12.7147 11.5609 12.3793
April 13.3055 12.4352 12.9049
May 13.3073 12.7131 12.9592
June 14.2559 12.7315 13.4071
July 14.2210 13.7148 14.0337
August 14.6607 14.0520 14.3386
September 14.3963 13.8389 14.1655
October 14.8120 14.0964 14.4573
November 14.5507 13.4597 13.8372
December 14.3456 13.1607 13.8634