YEARLY HIGH
358.1022 CRC
YEARLY LOW
316.0728 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
336.1519 CRC

2019 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 358.1022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 316.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.0294 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 352.2676 to the December average rate of 322.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 358.1022 was down 2.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 365.5934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,790,511 CRC
2018 Average 1,740,274 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,580,364 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,147.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

357.0094
318.9190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 345.9455, compared to 326.3584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.5871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 345.9455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 326.3584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 16.4441 CRC (High: 332.5168 / Low: 316.0728). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2161 CRC (High: 352.3967 / Low: 345.1807).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.4441
March Spread (Stable) ±7.2161

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 7.2151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 353.8352) against the same month in 2018 (average: 360.6979), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8627 (-1.90%).

2019 Avg (February) 353.8352
2018 Avg (February) 360.6979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 357.8741 347.7281 352.2676
February 358.1022 350.7608 353.8352
March 352.3967 345.1807 348.5097
April 348.7625 338.9323 344.2376
May 341.8638 334.0824 338.6121
June 342.7805 334.2683 338.2105
July 336.8811 323.7872 331.0642
August 328.6920 318.6434 323.8491
September 327.2046 319.0561 325.2815
October 332.1501 323.4236 328.9091
November 332.5168 316.0728 326.9532
December 327.9186 316.2619 322.0932