YEARLY HIGH
0.1229 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1178 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1210 BOB

2021 DOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.1229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1184 to the December average rate of 0.1213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1229 was down 6.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 615 BOB
2020 Average 612 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 589 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.82 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1229
0.1180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BOB 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 0.1204, compared to 0.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 BOB (High: 0.1218 / Low: 0.1190). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.1224 / Low: 0.1217).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.1225) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+3.64%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.1225
2020 Avg (October) 0.1182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1190 0.1178 0.1184
February 0.1195 0.1187 0.1192
March 0.1218 0.1190 0.1205
April 0.1219 0.1212 0.1214
May 0.1217 0.1210 0.1213
June 0.1224 0.1208 0.1213
July 0.1214 0.1206 0.1211
August 0.1213 0.1205 0.1210
September 0.1226 0.1213 0.1218
October 0.1229 0.1222 0.1225
November 0.1224 0.1217 0.1220
December 0.1221 0.1202 0.1213