YEARLY HIGH
13.4233 DOP
YEARLY LOW
11.7130 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2897 DOP

2023 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 13.4233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 11.7130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7104 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0764 to the December average rate of 12.3101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 13.4233 was down 3.04% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.8447, 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 268,467 DOP
2022 Average 250,336 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 234,260 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,207.24 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.1986
11.7326
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 12.4224, compared to 12.1571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.0360 DOP (High: 13.4233 / Low: 12.3874). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1881 DOP (High: 12.2420 / Low: 12.0540).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0360
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5807 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 12.8742) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.5725), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6983 (-5.14%).

2023 Avg (February) 12.8742
2022 Avg (February) 13.5725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3831 12.7707 13.0764
February 13.4233 12.3874 12.8742
March 12.4214 12.0482 12.2935
April 12.4813 12.1192 12.3629
May 12.2973 11.8102 12.0727
June 11.9876 11.7130 11.8548
July 12.4042 11.7857 12.1528
August 12.4471 12.1663 12.2844
September 12.2420 12.0540 12.1256
October 12.1131 11.8728 11.9698
November 12.2454 11.9015 12.0996
December 12.6457 12.1093 12.3101