YEARLY HIGH
0.0459 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0414 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0441 DOP

2019 KRW to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0450 to the December average rate of 0.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0459 was down 2.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,517 DOP
2018 Average 225,410 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 206,962 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,554.92 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0456
0.0420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0442, compared to 0.0439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0023 DOP (High: 0.0455 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 DOP (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0448).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0453) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.90%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0453
2018 Avg (December) 0.0448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0455 0.0447 0.0450
February 0.0454 0.0448 0.0451
March 0.0451 0.0445 0.0447
April 0.0447 0.0436 0.0444
May 0.0446 0.0424 0.0429
June 0.0446 0.0427 0.0434
July 0.0438 0.0430 0.0433
August 0.0428 0.0414 0.0423
September 0.0436 0.0424 0.0431
October 0.0455 0.0432 0.0446
November 0.0457 0.0446 0.0452
December 0.0459 0.0444 0.0453