YEARLY HIGH
7.2754 CRC
YEARLY LOW
6.2114 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5492 CRC

2021 ARS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 7.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 6.2114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0640 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1272 to the December average rate of 6.2582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.2754 was down 24.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.5847, 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 36,377 CRC
2020 Average 41,724 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 31,057 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,319.83 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.2141
6.1713
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 6.7388, compared to 6.3597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2574 CRC (High: 7.2754 / Low: 7.0180). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0442 CRC (High: 6.3815 / Low: 6.3373).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2574
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0442

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2257 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.1272) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.4848), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3576 (-24.86%).

2021 Avg (January) 7.1272
2020 Avg (January) 9.4848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2754 7.0180 7.1272
February 7.0013 6.8078 6.9015
March 6.8004 6.6600 6.7200
April 6.7120 6.5727 6.6232
May 6.6106 6.5194 6.5580
June 6.5391 6.4744 6.5028
July 6.4741 6.4049 6.4441
August 6.4200 6.3564 6.3903
September 6.3815 6.3373 6.3591
October 6.3966 6.3116 6.3306
November 6.4121 6.2209 6.3757
December 6.2985 6.2114 6.2582