YEARLY HIGH
45.8221 DOP
YEARLY LOW
37.0926 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1886 DOP

2020 CAD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 45.8221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 37.0926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7295 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.6623 to the December average rate of 45.4140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 45.8221 was up 12.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.7150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 229,111 DOP
2019 Average 193,529 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 185,463 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,647.49 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

46.0987
37.8824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 40.0735, compared to 44.3036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.9772 DOP (High: 42.0699 / Low: 37.0926). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5771 DOP (High: 40.9152 / Low: 40.3381).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.9772
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4700 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 45.4140) against the same month in 2019 (average: 40.2725), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1415 (+12.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 45.4140
2019 Avg (December) 40.2725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.9152 40.3381 40.6623
February 40.5068 39.8345 40.2048
March 42.0699 37.0926 38.7348
April 39.3717 37.9179 38.5671
May 41.0510 38.3917 39.4986
June 43.1773 41.4122 42.7734
July 43.8277 42.8647 43.2368
August 44.7432 43.6791 44.1621
September 44.7390 43.6140 44.2225
October 44.6002 43.8277 44.2355
November 44.9547 43.0920 44.5509
December 45.8221 45.0606 45.4140