YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0245 SGD

2020 DOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0271 was down 2.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0277, 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 136 SGD
2019 Average 133 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 114 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.01 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0266
0.0226
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 0.0256, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 SGD (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0241). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0231).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0263) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.75%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0263
2019 Avg (March) 0.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0256 0.0253 0.0254
February 0.0262 0.0255 0.0260
March 0.0271 0.0241 0.0263
April 0.0266 0.0258 0.0263
May 0.0261 0.0250 0.0257
June 0.0250 0.0238 0.0240
July 0.0239 0.0235 0.0238
August 0.0235 0.0232 0.0234
September 0.0236 0.0232 0.0234
October 0.0234 0.0231 0.0233
November 0.0238 0.0230 0.0231
December 0.0230 0.0227 0.0229