YEARLY HIGH
25.6857 CDF
YEARLY LOW
19.7027 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0538 CDF

2016 DOP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 25.6857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 19.7027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9829 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3448 to the December average rate of 25.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.6857 was up 22.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.9719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128,428 CDF
2015 Average 102,982 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 98,514 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,914.75 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.5302
19.7562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to CDF 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 20.3224, compared to 21.7852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.0121 CDF (High: 24.7148 / Low: 19.7027). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1501 CDF (High: 20.4236 / Low: 20.2735).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.0121
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 25.0490) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.3966), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6525 (+22.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 25.0490
2015 Avg (December) 20.3966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4236 20.2735 20.3448
February 20.5526 20.2458 20.3466
March 20.4212 20.2109 20.2940
April 20.3533 20.1855 20.2512
May 20.3346 20.1781 20.2374
June 20.9265 19.8061 20.4602
July 21.3062 20.4908 20.7116
August 21.3779 21.1006 21.2324
September 21.3067 21.0260 21.1815
October 21.3170 20.7653 21.0361
November 24.7148 19.7027 21.5007
December 25.6857 24.3916 25.0490