YEARLY HIGH
4.0012 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.8047 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4519 DOP

2020 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 4.0012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.8047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1965 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6919 to the December average rate of 3.9126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.0012 was up 5.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8059, 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 200,062 DOP
2019 Average 177,811 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 140,237 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,824.66 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.0127
2.8114
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 3.3039, compared to 3.5998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5656 DOP (High: 3.5487 / Low: 2.9830). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1146 DOP (High: 3.6063 / Low: 3.4917).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5656
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1146

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3282 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.9126) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2265 (+6.15%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.9126
2019 Avg (December) 3.6860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7794 3.5624 3.6919
February 3.6108 3.4216 3.5480
March 3.5487 2.9830 3.2397
April 3.0125 2.8047 2.9115
May 3.2213 2.8746 3.0454
June 3.4780 3.2352 3.3871
July 3.5587 3.3967 3.4841
August 3.5247 3.3088 3.3963
September 3.6177 3.4060 3.4960
October 3.6063 3.4917 3.5551
November 3.8518 3.5913 3.7547
December 4.0012 3.8128 3.9126