YEARLY HIGH
383.0906 CRC
YEARLY LOW
308.9739 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
341.2693 CRC

2020 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 383.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 308.9739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.1166 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 322.6593 to the December average rate of 376.7072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 383.0906 was up 7.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 357.9735, 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 1,915,453 CRC
2019 Average 1,680,621 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,544,870 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 370,583.14 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

382.7102
310.6744
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 321.3419, compared to 361.1967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.8548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 321.3419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.1967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.4702 CRC (High: 332.4441 / Low: 308.9739). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1274 CRC (High: 365.5636 / Low: 361.4363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.4702
October Spread (Stable) ±4.1274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.8824 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 376.7072) against the same month in 2019 (average: 322.0531), the exchange rate shifted by +54.6541 (+16.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 376.7072
2019 Avg (December) 322.0531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 327.7993 318.0953 322.6593
February 322.0132 313.1253 317.5173
March 332.4441 308.9739 322.5598
April 323.6713 311.6990 316.6774
May 324.1130 313.1492 317.0020
June 337.2451 323.4053 331.6352
July 353.9302 332.1721 340.5258
August 363.2374 350.6897 358.2410
September 364.6942 355.8358 360.3355
October 365.5636 361.4363 363.0295
November 372.0739 361.8997 368.3412
December 383.0906 369.5623 376.7072