YEARLY HIGH
3.8059 DOP
YEARLY LOW
3.2718 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5568 DOP

2019 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3.8059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 3.2718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5341 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6501 to the December average rate of 3.6860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.8059 was down 10.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.2707, 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 190,295 DOP
2018 Average 188,307 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 163,589 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,705.91 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.7177
3.3377
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 3.5721, compared to 3.5415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3538 DOP (High: 3.8059 / Low: 3.4521). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0919 DOP (High: 3.6050 / Low: 3.5131).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3538
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2530 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.6501) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.9791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3289 (-8.27%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.6501
2018 Avg (January) 3.9791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8059 3.4521 3.6501
February 3.7944 3.5808 3.6651
March 3.5785 3.4704 3.5201
April 3.6385 3.5112 3.5835
May 3.6340 3.4167 3.5183
June 3.6340 3.3728 3.4955
July 3.6738 3.5606 3.6224
August 3.5019 3.2718 3.3694
September 3.5269 3.3689 3.4625
October 3.6282 3.3970 3.5391
November 3.6050 3.5131 3.5694
December 3.7926 3.5831 3.6860