YEARLY HIGH
0.8716 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6647 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7844 DOP

2020 RUB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.8716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.6647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2069 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8595 to the December average rate of 0.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8716 was up 1.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,358 DOP
2019 Average 3,971 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,323 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,034.46 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8731
0.7099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.7896, compared to 0.7792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1446 DOP (High: 0.8093 / Low: 0.6647). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 DOP (High: 0.7668 / Low: 0.7367).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1446
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1028 (+13.58%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.8595
2019 Avg (January) 0.7567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8716 0.8356 0.8595
February 0.8474 0.8034 0.8322
March 0.8093 0.6647 0.7263
April 0.7473 0.6861 0.7235
May 0.8059 0.7207 0.7597
June 0.8484 0.8140 0.8366
July 0.8281 0.7875 0.8169
August 0.8051 0.7723 0.7917
September 0.7933 0.7382 0.7687
October 0.7668 0.7367 0.7533
November 0.7731 0.7262 0.7583
December 0.7962 0.7653 0.7863