YEARLY HIGH
0.0277 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0266 SGD

2019 DOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0277 was down 1.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0282, 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 138 SGD
2018 Average 136 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 127 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.36 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0272
0.0254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to SGD 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 SGD (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0269 / Low: 0.0267).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0271) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.39%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0271
2018 Avg (August) 0.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0267 0.0269
February 0.0269 0.0266 0.0268
March 0.0269 0.0265 0.0267
April 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
May 0.0273 0.0259 0.0270
June 0.0271 0.0259 0.0268
July 0.0269 0.0266 0.0267
August 0.0277 0.0269 0.0271
September 0.0271 0.0265 0.0268
October 0.0266 0.0257 0.0260
November 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258
December 0.0259 0.0254 0.0256