YEARLY HIGH
16.4969 CRC
YEARLY LOW
9.3378 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6047 CRC

2019 ARS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 16.4969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 9.3378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1590 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1523 to the December average rate of 9.4805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.4969 was down 46.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 30.8052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,484 CRC
2018 Average 109,616 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 46,689 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,795.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16.8195
8.8133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 14.5396, compared to 10.6698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.4227 CRC (High: 12.9092 / Low: 9.4865). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2165 CRC (High: 9.5544 / Low: 9.3378).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4227
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2165

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5574 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 15.9101) against the same month in 2018 (average: 28.8088), the exchange rate shifted by -12.8986 (-44.77%).

2019 Avg (February) 15.9101
2018 Avg (February) 28.8088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4124 15.8386 16.1523
February 16.4969 15.3492 15.9101
March 15.2323 13.7975 14.6273
April 14.4118 13.0962 13.9316
May 13.4206 12.9681 13.2008
June 13.8076 13.0587 13.4153
July 13.9741 13.0392 13.6175
August 12.9092 9.4865 11.0601
September 10.4727 9.5533 10.2101
October 10.0914 9.7463 9.9538
November 9.8347 9.3680 9.6965
December 9.5544 9.3378 9.4805