YEARLY HIGH
0.6725 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6177 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6374 DOP

2023 KGS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.6177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6612 to the December average rate of 0.6432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.6725 was down 3.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.6967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,362 DOP
2022 Average 3,271 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,088 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.08 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.6650
0.6196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to DOP 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 0.6353, compared to 0.6395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0270 DOP (High: 0.6629 / Low: 0.6359). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 DOP (High: 0.6257 / Low: 0.6216).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.6612) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.6792), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-2.64%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.6612
2022 Avg (January) 0.6792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6725 0.6566 0.6612
February 0.6629 0.6359 0.6460
March 0.6357 0.6182 0.6286
April 0.6285 0.6177 0.6253
May 0.6257 0.6216 0.6234
June 0.6347 0.6220 0.6274
July 0.6413 0.6305 0.6362
August 0.6472 0.6381 0.6429
September 0.6457 0.6375 0.6410
October 0.6412 0.6350 0.6374
November 0.6437 0.6303 0.6365
December 0.6523 0.6364 0.6432