2012 TOP to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 23.2883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 20.9829.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3054 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2887 to the December average rate of 23.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.2883 was down 1.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.6174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TOP 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 22.5460, compared to 22.3801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1659 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 1.7134 DOP (High: 22.6963 / Low: 20.9829). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3006 DOP (High: 21.9497 / Low: 21.6491).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6878 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 22.8437) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.4228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4209 (+1.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7615 | 21.9622 | 22.2887 |
| February | 23.2076 | 22.6627 | 22.9660 |
| March | 23.2407 | 22.6880 | 23.0930 |
| April | 23.1473 | 22.7381 | 22.8985 |
| May | 23.1528 | 21.5660 | 22.2106 |
| June | 21.9497 | 21.6491 | 21.8190 |
| July | 22.4166 | 21.5602 | 21.9516 |
| August | 22.5142 | 22.1454 | 22.3176 |
| September | 22.8344 | 21.1359 | 21.8691 |
| October | 22.6963 | 20.9829 | 22.2752 |
| November | 23.2883 | 22.3044 | 22.8437 |
| December | 23.2302 | 22.7342 | 23.0232 |