YEARLY HIGH
13.1895 DOP
YEARLY LOW
9.3370 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0382 DOP

2020 BRL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.1895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 9.3370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8525 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8424 to the December average rate of 11.3051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.1895 was down 4.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.8537, 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 329,738 DOP
2019 Average 325,706 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 233,425 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,312.42 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.1407
9.5621
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 11.2385, compared to 10.8379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6379 DOP (High: 11.9710 / Low: 10.3331). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4458 DOP (High: 10.5786 / Low: 10.1328).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6379
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2254 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.8424) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.5009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6584 (-4.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.8424
2019 Avg (January) 13.5009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1895 12.4834 12.8424
February 12.5823 11.9272 12.2875
March 11.9710 10.3331 11.0621
April 10.6520 9.5867 10.2025
May 10.5977 9.3370 9.8603
June 11.9095 10.4788 11.1763
July 11.4113 10.8000 11.0422
August 11.2176 10.3733 10.7388
September 11.1638 10.3262 10.8308
October 10.5786 10.1328 10.3793
November 10.9483 10.1503 10.7315
December 11.5822 11.0730 11.3051