YEARLY HIGH
3.3762 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.7614 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0384 DOP

2023 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 3.3762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 2.7614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6148 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3140 to the December average rate of 3.0836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.3762 was down 11.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8288, 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 168,809 DOP
2022 Average 168,694 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 138,068 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,740.63 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.3597
2.8110
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 3.0427, compared to 3.0340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3007 DOP (High: 3.3214 / Low: 3.0208). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0734 DOP (High: 3.0260 / Low: 2.9526).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1781 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.3140) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4022 (-10.82%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.3140
2022 Avg (January) 3.7163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3762 3.2584 3.3140
February 3.3214 3.0208 3.1359
March 3.0847 2.8771 3.0080
April 3.0862 2.9545 3.0115
May 2.9787 2.7614 2.8568
June 3.0214 2.7834 2.9301
July 3.1926 2.9008 3.0660
August 3.0794 2.9522 3.0152
September 3.0260 2.9526 2.9925
October 3.0483 2.9004 2.9847
November 3.1239 3.0088 3.0620
December 3.1761 2.9904 3.0836