YEARLY HIGH
0.5451 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4842 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5151 DOP

2016 LRD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.5451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.4842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0609 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5325 to the December average rate of 0.5058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5451 was up 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,725 DOP
2015 Average 2,619 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,421 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.55 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5437
0.4974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.5245, compared to 0.5056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0361 DOP (High: 0.5417 / Low: 0.5056). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 DOP (High: 0.5076 / Low: 0.5048).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5398) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+2.17%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5398
2015 Avg (February) 0.5283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5397 0.5108 0.5325
February 0.5451 0.5344 0.5398
March 0.5411 0.5371 0.5395
April 0.5417 0.5056 0.5215
May 0.5076 0.5048 0.5066
June 0.5096 0.5062 0.5074
July 0.5111 0.5064 0.5088
August 0.5098 0.4842 0.5013
September 0.5069 0.5001 0.5038
October 0.5123 0.5006 0.5048
November 0.5129 0.5049 0.5091
December 0.5135 0.4968 0.5058