2017 DOP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 DOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the DOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 12.5133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 11.9421.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5712 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4222 to the December average rate of 12.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.5133 was down 8.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.7041, 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 2017.
DOP to SOS 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 12.3070, compared to 12.1655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1415 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4399 SOS (High: 12.4903 / Low: 12.0505). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1065 SOS (High: 12.3335 / Low: 12.2271).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 0.1024 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 12.3605) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.4318), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0713 (-7.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4636 | 12.3380 | 12.4222 |
| February | 12.5133 | 12.1822 | 12.3605 |
| March | 12.3189 | 12.1878 | 12.2754 |
| April | 12.3335 | 12.2271 | 12.2744 |
| May | 12.4457 | 12.1430 | 12.2494 |
| June | 12.3763 | 12.2170 | 12.2601 |
| July | 12.3997 | 12.1490 | 12.2328 |
| August | 12.4903 | 12.0505 | 12.2636 |
| September | 12.5037 | 12.1155 | 12.2638 |
| October | 12.3384 | 12.0454 | 12.1614 |
| November | 12.4269 | 12.0173 | 12.0671 |
| December | 12.2689 | 11.9421 | 12.0042 |