YEARLY HIGH
469.8590 CRC
YEARLY LOW
324.0422 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
404.0700 CRC

2020 AUD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 469.8590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 324.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.8168 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 390.2427 to the December average rate of 456.4077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 469.8590 was up 5.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 444.5625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,349,295 CRC
2019 Average 2,041,768 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,620,211 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729,083.84 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

466.5829
344.4813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 375.2311, compared to 432.9089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.6778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 375.2311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 432.9089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 57.2367 CRC (High: 381.2790 / Low: 324.0422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7890 CRC (High: 436.8386 / Low: 425.0496).

March Spread (Volatile) ±57.2367
October Spread (Stable) ±11.7890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 24.5671 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 456.4077) against the same month in 2019 (average: 390.5671), the exchange rate shifted by +65.8406 (+16.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 456.4077
2019 Avg (December) 390.5671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.9057 378.3412 390.2427
February 384.0006 370.7444 379.2236
March 381.2790 324.0422 354.6564
April 371.6375 345.3848 359.2612
May 379.5803 359.8090 370.5502
June 404.8675 386.2258 397.4525
July 418.7983 400.9837 408.9907
August 438.8235 415.9829 426.9045
September 438.7742 420.0566 431.7290
October 436.8386 425.0496 430.1912
November 448.0980 424.8772 443.2303
December 469.8590 445.3888 456.4077