2019 DOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3056 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2628 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2814 ZAR

2019 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.3056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2741 to the December average rate of 0.2714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3056 was down 1.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3098, 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 1,528 ZAR

2018 Average 1,335 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,314 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.47 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2994

0.2688

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to ZAR 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 0.2801, compared to 0.2827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0269 ZAR (High: 0.2897 / Low: 0.2628). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 ZAR (High: 0.2847 / Low: 0.2774).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2969) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+5.27%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2969

2018 Avg (August) 0.2820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2897	0.2628	0.2741
February	0.2793	0.2635	0.2729
March	0.2881	0.2794	0.2841
April	0.2848	0.2748	0.2791
May	0.2927	0.2752	0.2843
June	0.2965	0.2752	0.2862
July	0.2808	0.2722	0.2761
August	0.3056	0.2856	0.2969
September	0.2968	0.2835	0.2888
October	0.2944	0.2756	0.2827
November	0.2847	0.2774	0.2802
December	0.2791	0.2637	0.2714