2026 DOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2892 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2501 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2745 ZAR

2026 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2578 to the December average rate of 0.2863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2892 was down 8.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3167, 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 1,446 ZAR

2025 Average 1,451 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,250 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2891

0.2550

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2715, compared to 0.2834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2715

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0223 ZAR (High: 0.2892 / Low: 0.2669). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.2863 / Low: 0.2863).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2791) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2913), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-4.20%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2791

2025 Avg (March) 0.2913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2626	0.2501	0.2578
February	0.2643	0.2535	0.2581
March	0.2892	0.2669	0.2791
April	0.2831	0.2709	0.2754
May	0.2813	0.2765	0.2781
June	0.2889	0.2754	0.2807
July	0.2891	0.2738	0.2806
August	0.2863	0.2863	0.2863