YEARLY HIGH
8.4911 DOP
YEARLY LOW
8.1345 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2662 DOP

2021 BOB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 8.4911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 8.1345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3566 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4451 to the December average rate of 8.2470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.4911 was down 0.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.5751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,456 DOP
2020 Average 40,945 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 40,673 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,783.07 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.4732
8.1364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 8.3094, compared to 8.2230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1942 DOP (High: 8.4013 / Low: 8.2071). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 DOP (High: 8.2140 / Low: 8.1717).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1942
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

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 0.0880 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 8.4451) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.6903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7548 (+9.81%).

2021 Avg (January) 8.4451
2020 Avg (January) 7.6903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4911 8.4054 8.4451
February 8.4213 8.3673 8.3883
March 8.4013 8.2071 8.3003
April 8.2510 8.2027 8.2346
May 8.2656 8.2191 8.2467
June 8.2757 8.1721 8.2411
July 8.2899 8.2343 8.2601
August 8.2977 8.2432 8.2650
September 8.2450 8.1594 8.2072
October 8.1860 8.1345 8.1644
November 8.2140 8.1717 8.1939
December 8.3193 8.1885 8.2470