YEARLY HIGH
0.9646 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.8223 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8799 PHP

2020 DOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.9646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.8223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1423 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9559 to the December average rate of 0.8266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9646 was down 8.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0567, 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 4,823 PHP
2019 Average 5,043 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 4,111 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.59 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9688
0.8137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to PHP 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 0.9272, compared to 0.8325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0908 PHP (High: 0.9643 / Low: 0.8735). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 PHP (High: 0.8334 / Low: 0.8273).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0908
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0511 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.9559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0388), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0829 (-7.98%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.9559
2019 Avg (January) 1.0388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9646 0.9492 0.9559
February 0.9607 0.9458 0.9514
March 0.9643 0.8735 0.9440
April 0.9434 0.9207 0.9346
May 0.9311 0.8922 0.9144
June 0.8949 0.8537 0.8633
July 0.8544 0.8394 0.8459
August 0.8406 0.8272 0.8342
September 0.8334 0.8273 0.8301
October 0.8340 0.8267 0.8301
November 0.8541 0.8223 0.8280
December 0.8308 0.8235 0.8266