YEARLY HIGH
0.1596 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1372 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1459 SBD

2020 DOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.1596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.1372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1557 to the December average rate of 0.1383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1596 was down 2.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1642, 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 798 SBD
2019 Average 799 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 686 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.69 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1575
0.1365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to SBD 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 0.1519, compared to 0.1399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0195 SBD (High: 0.1596 / Low: 0.1401). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.1388 / Low: 0.1375).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1535) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-4.32%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1535
2019 Avg (March) 0.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1568 0.1534 0.1557
February 0.1561 0.1538 0.1546
March 0.1596 0.1401 0.1535
April 0.1547 0.1519 0.1534
May 0.1523 0.1475 0.1507
June 0.1485 0.1424 0.1438
July 0.1435 0.1409 0.1425
August 0.1419 0.1399 0.1412
September 0.1416 0.1391 0.1400
October 0.1399 0.1383 0.1390
November 0.1432 0.1372 0.1385
December 0.1388 0.1375 0.1383