2019 BAM to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 357.9735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 314.6288.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.3447 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 352.4967 to the December average rate of 322.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 357.9735 was down 3.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 372.0239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BAM to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 346.0782, compared to 326.4073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6709 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 17.4389 CRC (High: 333.3645 / Low: 315.9256). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0640 CRC (High: 357.9735 / Low: 350.9095).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 7.2610 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 353.9056) against the same month in 2018 (average: 360.7500), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8444 (-1.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 357.6896 | 347.5849 | 352.4967 |
| February | 357.9735 | 350.9095 | 353.9056 |
| March | 353.1414 | 345.5737 | 348.8220 |
| April | 348.8143 | 341.1863 | 344.6035 |
| May | 341.7689 | 334.2307 | 338.4780 |
| June | 342.1277 | 334.4003 | 338.1631 |
| July | 336.9962 | 325.9715 | 331.2019 |
| August | 328.3993 | 319.8744 | 323.9409 |
| September | 327.6619 | 318.4688 | 325.4185 |
| October | 331.8178 | 323.9044 | 328.7536 |
| November | 333.3645 | 315.9256 | 327.0755 |
| December | 328.2801 | 314.6288 | 322.0531 |