YEARLY HIGH
0.1071 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0758 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0911 BRL

2020 DOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.1071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0779 to the December average rate of 0.0885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1071 was up 30.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0822, 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 536 BRL
2019 Average 384 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 379 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.41 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1039
0.0755
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 0.0899, compared to 0.0924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0132 BRL (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0835). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BRL (High: 0.0903 / Low: 0.0863).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.1016) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+28.78%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.1016
2019 Avg (May) 0.0789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0801 0.0758 0.0779
February 0.0838 0.0795 0.0814
March 0.0968 0.0835 0.0906
April 0.1043 0.0939 0.0981
May 0.1071 0.0944 0.1016
June 0.0954 0.0840 0.0896
July 0.0926 0.0876 0.0906
August 0.0964 0.0891 0.0932
September 0.0968 0.0896 0.0924
October 0.0987 0.0945 0.0964
November 0.0985 0.0913 0.0932
December 0.0903 0.0863 0.0885