2020 DOP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 DOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the DOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 168.6677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 150.9821.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6856 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.0546 to the December average rate of 159.6584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 168.6677 was down 2.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 173.5744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
DOP to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 163.7844, compared to 157.3117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4727 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.6049 LAK (High: 166.5870 / Low: 150.9821). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8799 LAK (High: 159.9708 / Low: 159.0909).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.2669 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 167.0546) against the same month in 2019 (average: 169.4815), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4268 (-1.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 168.6677 | 166.0589 | 167.0546 |
| February | 167.8303 | 166.1990 | 166.6127 |
| March | 166.5870 | 150.9821 | 165.2660 |
| April | 166.8408 | 164.2768 | 165.3704 |
| May | 164.8769 | 159.4517 | 162.8347 |
| June | 160.1969 | 154.1496 | 155.5678 |
| July | 155.8197 | 154.4492 | 154.9730 |
| August | 156.6551 | 154.0964 | 155.5316 |
| September | 158.1440 | 155.8298 | 156.3180 |
| October | 159.1000 | 157.7643 | 158.2025 |
| November | 164.0549 | 158.2558 | 159.1864 |
| December | 159.9708 | 159.0909 | 159.6584 |