YEARLY HIGH
12.9441 DOP
YEARLY LOW
11.9738 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3976 DOP

2019 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.9441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 11.9738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9703 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2652 to the December average rate of 12.7897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.9441 was up 0.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.8351, 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 258,882 DOP
2018 Average 245,880 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 239,476 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,405.88 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.8526
12.0980
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 12.3019, compared to 12.4934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.6022 DOP (High: 12.6477 / Low: 12.0455). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1260 DOP (High: 12.4505 / Low: 12.3245).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6022
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1495 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 12.7897) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.0772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7126 (+5.90%).

2019 Avg (December) 12.7897
2018 Avg (December) 12.0772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3324 12.1583 12.2652
February 12.4505 12.3245 12.4055
March 12.5604 12.3492 12.4195
April 12.4283 12.1884 12.3103
May 12.6477 12.0455 12.1609
June 12.6477 12.0568 12.2498
July 12.4193 12.2690 12.3597
August 12.3578 11.9738 12.2135
September 12.4766 12.1729 12.3080
October 12.6826 12.4104 12.5852
November 12.8011 12.6268 12.7046
December 12.9441 12.6268 12.7897