YEARLY HIGH
0.0575 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0473 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0518 BRL

2013 DOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0503 to the December average rate of 0.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0575 was up 4.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0552, 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 288 BRL
2012 Average 250 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 237 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.95 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0561
0.0477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BRL 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 0.0497, compared to 0.0539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0040 BRL (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0518). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BRL (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0480).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0554) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+6.81%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0554
2012 Avg (August) 0.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0512 0.0489 0.0503
February 0.0489 0.0480 0.0485
March 0.0493 0.0473 0.0484
April 0.0493 0.0479 0.0487
May 0.0517 0.0488 0.0495
June 0.0542 0.0516 0.0525
July 0.0546 0.0532 0.0538
August 0.0575 0.0539 0.0554
September 0.0558 0.0518 0.0534
October 0.0524 0.0509 0.0516
November 0.0550 0.0529 0.0541
December 0.0561 0.0544 0.0551