YEARLY HIGH
0.0537 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0470 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0499 DOP

2021 KRW to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0529 to the December average rate of 0.0480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0537 was up 0.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0537, 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 268,700 DOP
2020 Average 240,088 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 234,999 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,700.70 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0534
0.0471
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 0.0513, compared to 0.0484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 DOP (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 DOP (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0529) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+16.02%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0529
2020 Avg (January) 0.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0537 0.0518 0.0529
February 0.0525 0.0514 0.0521
March 0.0525 0.0502 0.0507
April 0.0513 0.0502 0.0508
May 0.0513 0.0500 0.0507
June 0.0514 0.0502 0.0508
July 0.0503 0.0494 0.0498
August 0.0500 0.0484 0.0492
September 0.0492 0.0474 0.0483
October 0.0483 0.0470 0.0477
November 0.0480 0.0470 0.0477
December 0.0484 0.0478 0.0480