2020 DOP to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 DOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the DOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 414.2461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 350.4806.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.7655 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.4342 to the December average rate of 355.4241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 414.2461 was down 3.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 429.1896, 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 2020.
DOP to STD 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 402.0033, compared to 361.2236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.7797 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 38.7623 STD (High: 414.2461 / Low: 375.4838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0459 STD (High: 360.2765 / Low: 357.2306).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 19.0639 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 409.7910) against the same month in 2019 (average: 415.5329), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7419 (-1.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 408.0259 | 403.1938 | 405.4342 |
| February | 413.8359 | 403.3070 | 410.8270 |
| March | 414.2461 | 375.4838 | 409.7910 |
| April | 410.3815 | 403.6304 | 406.8683 |
| May | 405.4586 | 390.0128 | 399.0816 |
| June | 392.0064 | 375.6936 | 380.0177 |
| July | 377.2788 | 364.9854 | 373.1634 |
| August | 364.9854 | 358.4295 | 361.1041 |
| September | 360.2846 | 355.8183 | 358.6935 |
| October | 360.2765 | 357.2306 | 359.2959 |
| November | 370.3722 | 357.4988 | 359.6606 |
| December | 359.1906 | 350.4806 | 355.4241 |