YEARLY HIGH
376.3690 CRC
YEARLY LOW
306.6809 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
347.7953 CRC

2022 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 376.3690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 306.6809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.6881 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 369.7481 to the December average rate of 319.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 376.3690 was down 2.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 386.9815, 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 1,881,845 CRC
2021 Average 1,878,494 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,533,404 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,440.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

377.9865
307.7933
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 367.0241, compared to 328.5665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.4576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 367.0241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 328.5665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 31.0129 CRC (High: 353.0981 / Low: 322.0852). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8425 CRC (High: 376.3690 / Low: 366.5265).

August Spread (Volatile) ±31.0129
February Spread (Stable) ±9.8425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 16.0783 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.0783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 372.1371) against the same month in 2021 (average: 378.5618), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4247 (-1.70%).

2022 Avg (February) 372.1371
2021 Avg (February) 378.5618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 374.7429 364.3913 369.7481
February 376.3690 366.5265 372.1371
March 373.9623 357.4488 364.2822
April 372.2698 354.9413 363.6537
May 372.3075 354.8845 361.7621
June 375.6008 363.8921 370.5612
July 365.8229 347.5884 354.4830
August 353.0981 322.0852 340.4680
September 335.6338 310.4066 324.6079
October 319.2133 306.6809 313.6428
November 325.3990 307.0951 319.1710
December 324.5931 314.2010 319.0266