2019 BBD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 306.9177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 278.4274.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4903 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.7319 to the December average rate of 283.4730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 306.9177 was down 1.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 312.3392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BBD 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 299.5106, compared to 287.6329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.8777 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 12.0777 CRC (High: 292.7779 / Low: 280.7002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6087 CRC (High: 292.0095 / Low: 289.4008).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.7797 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 304.8716) against the same month in 2018 (average: 285.5978), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2738 (+6.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 305.6091 | 299.2668 | 301.7319 |
| February | 306.9177 | 303.7246 | 304.8716 |
| March | 304.0533 | 298.1616 | 301.6412 |
| April | 303.0465 | 296.6505 | 299.8876 |
| May | 298.0168 | 292.6278 | 295.9474 |
| June | 295.9205 | 291.4545 | 292.9841 |
| July | 291.8805 | 285.9750 | 288.7000 |
| August | 286.6302 | 278.4274 | 284.6570 |
| September | 291.9446 | 284.2246 | 288.8563 |
| October | 292.0095 | 289.4008 | 290.8583 |
| November | 292.7779 | 280.7002 | 289.2528 |
| December | 285.8696 | 279.5708 | 283.4730 |