YEARLY HIGH
0.8568 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5599 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6627 DOP

2023 RUB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.8568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.5599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2968 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8093 to the December average rate of 0.6297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.8568 was down 17.51% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0386, 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 4,284 DOP
2022 Average 4,069 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,800 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,484.22 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.8317
0.5633
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 0.7194, compared to 0.6060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0935 DOP (High: 0.8568 / Low: 0.7633). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 DOP (High: 0.6255 / Low: 0.6063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0935
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.8093) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0569 (+7.56%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.8093
2022 Avg (January) 0.7524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8568 0.7633 0.8093
February 0.8096 0.7334 0.7647
March 0.7379 0.7020 0.7198
April 0.7069 0.6675 0.6755
May 0.7167 0.6711 0.6891
June 0.6791 0.6231 0.6582
July 0.6255 0.6063 0.6159
August 0.6091 0.5675 0.5911
September 0.5984 0.5764 0.5868
October 0.6116 0.5599 0.5856
November 0.6448 0.6064 0.6268
December 0.6550 0.6132 0.6297