YEARLY HIGH
13.8537 DOP
YEARLY LOW
12.1705 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0309 DOP

2019 BRL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 13.8537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 12.1705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6833 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5009 to the December average rate of 12.9100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.8537 was down 10.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.4172, 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 346,343 DOP
2018 Average 341,339 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 304,261 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,081.54 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.7118
12.3869
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 13.1894, compared to 12.8723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.1664 DOP (High: 13.3369 / Low: 12.1705). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3439 DOP (High: 12.6579 / Low: 12.3140).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1664
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 13.5009) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.1181), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6172 (-10.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 13.5009
2018 Avg (January) 15.1181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8537 13.0108 13.5009
February 13.8111 13.4313 13.6014
March 13.4520 12.7276 13.1771
April 13.2275 12.7157 12.9986
May 13.5052 12.3532 12.6822
June 13.5052 12.9704 13.1766
July 13.6854 13.2173 13.4837
August 13.3369 12.1705 12.7231
September 12.6579 12.3140 12.4973
October 13.2847 12.5356 12.9104
November 13.2343 12.3898 12.7095
December 13.2013 12.4453 12.9100