YEARLY HIGH
0.0749 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0688 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0726 MYR

2021 DOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0694 to the December average rate of 0.0740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0749 was down 9.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0827, 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 374 MYR
2020 Average 372 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 344 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.25 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0745
0.0689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to MYR 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 0.0714, compared to 0.0738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 MYR (High: 0.0730 / Low: 0.0700). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MYR (High: 0.0703 / Low: 0.0696).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0739) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+4.80%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0739
2020 Avg (November) 0.0706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0698 0.0688 0.0694
February 0.0703 0.0696 0.0698
March 0.0730 0.0700 0.0717
April 0.0730 0.0720 0.0725
May 0.0729 0.0718 0.0725
June 0.0730 0.0720 0.0725
July 0.0742 0.0728 0.0737
August 0.0744 0.0729 0.0740
September 0.0743 0.0729 0.0735
October 0.0745 0.0734 0.0739
November 0.0749 0.0735 0.0739
December 0.0748 0.0728 0.0740