YEARLY HIGH
4.2491 DOP
YEARLY LOW
3.4810 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8645 DOP

2021 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 4.2491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 3.4810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7681 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8499 to the December average rate of 3.5841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.2491 was up 6.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.0012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 212,457 DOP
2020 Average 172,602 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 174,051 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,405.72 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.1474
3.5329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 3.9480, compared to 3.7810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.3021 DOP (High: 3.7832 / Low: 3.4810). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1371 DOP (High: 4.0160 / Low: 3.8789).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3021
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1653 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 4.0962) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.3871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7091 (+20.94%).

2021 Avg (June) 4.0962
2020 Avg (June) 3.3871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9871 3.7589 3.8499
February 4.0065 3.8249 3.9244
March 3.9087 3.7230 3.8260
April 4.0160 3.8789 3.9419
May 4.1455 3.9241 4.0494
June 4.2491 3.9677 4.0962
July 4.0196 3.8367 3.9309
August 3.9849 3.7193 3.8575
September 4.0066 3.7136 3.8879
October 3.9099 3.6978 3.7893
November 3.7832 3.4810 3.6362
December 3.6838 3.5154 3.5841