YEARLY HIGH
13.1883 DOP
YEARLY LOW
11.9591 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6451 DOP

2012 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 13.1883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 11.9591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2292 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4690 to the December average rate of 13.1130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.1883 was up 2.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 263,766 DOP
2011 Average 248,133 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 239,182 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,584.16 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.1969
12.1901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 12.6165, compared to 12.6738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.9415 DOP (High: 12.9006 / Low: 11.9591). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1434 DOP (High: 13.1870 / Low: 13.0437).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9415
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2977 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 12.9773) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.1578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8195 (+6.74%).

2012 Avg (November) 12.9773
2011 Avg (November) 12.1578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7683 12.1646 12.4690
February 12.9369 12.7070 12.8535
March 12.9659 12.6160 12.7973
April 12.8745 12.6059 12.7334
May 12.8892 12.3190 12.5717
June 12.3862 12.1583 12.2740
July 12.5034 12.2033 12.3248
August 12.6277 12.4563 12.5395
September 12.9006 11.9591 12.3803
October 12.9773 12.0632 12.7079
November 13.1883 12.8624 12.9773
December 13.1870 13.0437 13.1130