YEARLY HIGH
357.9735 CRC
YEARLY LOW
314.6288 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
336.2427 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,789,868 CRC
2018 Average 1,741,937 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,573,144 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,723.46 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

357.0909
318.8678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 346.0782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 326.4073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.4389
February Spread (Stable) ±7.0640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (February) 353.9056
2018 Avg (February) 360.7500

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