YEARLY HIGH
2.9435 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.1206 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6469 DOP

2020 MXN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 2.9435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.1206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8229 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8283 to the December average rate of 2.9157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9435 was up 4.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 147,174 DOP
2019 Average 133,413 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 106,030 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,144.45 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9834
2.1718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 2.5482, compared to 2.7457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6384 DOP (High: 2.7590 / Low: 2.1206). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0591 DOP (High: 2.8549 / Low: 2.7958).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6384
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4029 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.9157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1374 (+4.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.9157
2019 Avg (December) 2.7783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8549 2.7958 2.8283
February 2.8837 2.7336 2.8342
March 2.7590 2.1206 2.4313
April 2.3314 2.1383 2.2394
May 2.5501 2.1895 2.3594
June 2.6732 2.5217 2.5964
July 2.6632 2.5574 2.6079
August 2.6855 2.5873 2.6394
September 2.7992 2.6071 2.7033
October 2.8004 2.6731 2.7506
November 2.9184 2.7376 2.8575
December 2.9435 2.8747 2.9157