YEARLY HIGH
15.4291 DOP
YEARLY LOW
14.0632 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8319 DOP

2017 BRL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 15.4291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 14.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3659 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5525 to the December average rate of 14.6538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.4291 was up 4.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.8120, 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 385,727 DOP
2016 Average 331,633 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 351,579 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,148.24 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.2098
14.2564
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 14.8044, compared to 14.8594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.1385 DOP (High: 15.2017 / Low: 14.0632). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3242 DOP (High: 15.1962 / Low: 14.8720).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1385
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 15.1304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.1655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9649 (+6.81%).

2017 Avg (September) 15.1304
2016 Avg (September) 14.1655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8562 14.1798 14.5525
February 15.3706 14.9173 15.0841
March 15.4103 14.7142 15.0772
April 15.1962 14.8720 15.0325
May 15.2017 14.0632 14.7440
June 14.5569 14.1070 14.3359
July 15.0771 14.2617 14.7604
August 15.2865 14.6998 14.9618
September 15.4291 14.7773 15.1304
October 15.1647 14.5807 14.9399
November 15.0245 14.3985 14.7100
December 14.9328 14.4765 14.6538