2023 SBD to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SBD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SBD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 6.9726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 6.4856.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4870 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8473 to the December average rate of 6.7788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.9726 was down 2.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.1747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
SBD to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.6794, compared to 6.7392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0598 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.2335 DOP (High: 6.9726 / Low: 6.7391). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0489 DOP (High: 6.5766 / Low: 6.5277).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1463 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 6.8233) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.0267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2033 (-2.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9132 | 6.7955 | 6.8473 |
| February | 6.9726 | 6.7391 | 6.8233 |
| March | 6.7446 | 6.5904 | 6.6771 |
| April | 6.6567 | 6.4856 | 6.5965 |
| May | 6.5766 | 6.5277 | 6.5491 |
| June | 6.6440 | 6.5322 | 6.5831 |
| July | 6.7323 | 6.5645 | 6.6706 |
| August | 6.8069 | 6.6971 | 6.7664 |
| September | 6.8088 | 6.7180 | 6.7568 |
| October | 6.7841 | 6.6809 | 6.7352 |
| November | 6.7726 | 6.6762 | 6.7271 |
| December | 6.8963 | 6.7021 | 6.7788 |