YEARLY HIGH
14.3945 DOP
YEARLY LOW
12.0901 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4615 DOP

2020 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 14.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 12.0901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3045 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0405 to the December average rate of 14.3396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.3945 was up 11.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.9441, 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 287,891 DOP
2019 Average 247,953 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 241,801 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,089.50 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.5274
12.2744
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 12.8684, compared to 14.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5913 DOP (High: 13.6814 / Low: 12.0901). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1049 DOP (High: 14.3945 / Low: 14.2896).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5913
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2789 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 14.3396) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.7897), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5499 (+12.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 14.3396
2019 Avg (December) 12.7897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1534 12.9117 13.0405
February 13.0514 12.6376 12.8419
March 13.6814 12.0901 12.5630
April 12.7037 12.3401 12.4621
May 13.0046 12.5994 12.7352
June 13.7223 13.0374 13.5676
July 13.8160 13.6041 13.6949
August 14.0235 13.8160 13.9599
September 14.2302 13.9833 14.0856
October 14.1265 14.0098 14.0731
November 14.3138 13.7576 14.1748
December 14.3945 14.2896 14.3396