YEARLY HIGH
10.7342 DOP
YEARLY LOW
9.8201 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4072 DOP

2012 SAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.7342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 9.8201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9142 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3484 to the December average rate of 10.6806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.7342 was up 4.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.3185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,671 DOP
2011 Average 50,567 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 49,100 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,570.92 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.7326
10.1091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 10.3814, compared to 10.4330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.6908 DOP (High: 10.5162 / Low: 9.8254). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0639 DOP (High: 10.4366 / Low: 10.3727).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6908
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2592 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 10.6806) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4120 (+4.01%).

2012 Avg (December) 10.6806
2011 Avg (December) 10.2686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3761 10.2706 10.3484
February 10.3953 10.3255 10.3640
March 10.4083 10.3056 10.3882
April 10.4134 10.3111 10.3882
May 10.5275 10.3194 10.3906
June 10.4366 10.3727 10.4093
July 10.4422 10.3598 10.4072
August 10.4678 10.3889 10.4203
September 10.4502 9.8201 10.1611
October 10.5162 9.8254 10.3465
November 10.6906 10.5040 10.5825
December 10.7342 10.6248 10.6806