YEARLY HIGH
13.8288 DOP
YEARLY LOW
12.7955 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2258 DOP

2013 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 13.8288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 12.7955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0333 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3010 to the December average rate of 13.0882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.8288 was up 4.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.1883, 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 276,576 DOP
2012 Average 252,892 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 255,910 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,665.63 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.6804
12.8225
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 13.3138, compared to 13.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.6579 DOP (High: 13.4573 / Low: 12.7994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1101 DOP (High: 13.2054 / Low: 13.0952).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6579
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.4367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 13.6089) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.5717), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0372 (+8.25%).

2013 Avg (May) 13.6089
2012 Avg (May) 12.5717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4194 13.0797 13.3010
February 13.2054 13.0952 13.1460
March 13.2770 13.0898 13.1943
April 13.5558 13.2647 13.4605
May 13.8288 13.3379 13.6089
June 13.3537 12.8882 13.1721
July 13.2087 12.9039 13.1026
August 13.0189 12.7955 12.8940
September 13.4573 12.7994 13.0869
October 13.5417 13.1001 13.3745
November 13.3901 13.1397 13.2805
December 13.2471 12.9205 13.0882