YEARLY HIGH
7.9907 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.4114 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4991 CRC

2021 AFN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 7.9907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 5.4114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5793 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9174 to the December average rate of 6.2675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.9907 was up 0.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.9840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,953 CRC
2020 Average 38,027 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 27,057 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,896.61 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.0925
6.1016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CRC 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 7.9035, compared to 7.0946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.1817 CRC (High: 6.5931 / Low: 5.4114). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1015 CRC (High: 7.8967 / Low: 7.7951).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1817
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6324 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 7.9266) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.4365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4901 (+6.59%).

2021 Avg (May) 7.9266
2020 Avg (May) 7.4365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9688 7.7745 7.9174
February 7.9455 7.8020 7.9159
March 7.9499 7.8241 7.8968
April 7.9630 7.8026 7.8967
May 7.9907 7.8434 7.9266
June 7.8967 7.7951 7.8676
July 7.8231 7.5771 7.7490
August 7.7692 7.1922 7.4767
September 7.3721 7.0055 7.2058
October 7.0349 6.9012 6.9687
November 7.0672 6.5276 6.8999
December 6.5931 5.4114 6.2675