YEARLY HIGH
301.9255 CRC
YEARLY LOW
266.5875 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.2872 CRC

2024 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 301.9255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 266.5875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.3381 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.3501 to the December average rate of 270.8808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 301.9255 was down 6.78% compared to the 2023 peak of 323.8843, 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 1,509,628 CRC
2023 Average 1,497,789 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,332,937 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,690.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

298.1894
268.3982
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 284.0924, compared to 286.4820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.0924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.4820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 14.3774 CRC (High: 285.6885 / Low: 271.3111). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8199 CRC (High: 286.9734 / Low: 283.1536).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.3774
February Spread (Stable) ±3.8199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.2122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 295.7068) against the same month in 2023 (average: 300.1905), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4837 (-1.49%).

2024 Avg (August) 295.7068
2023 Avg (August) 300.1905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 294.0948 282.7078 288.3501
February 286.9734 283.1536 284.6139
March 286.3328 277.0907 282.6389
April 282.1824 271.9027 276.3887
May 288.8278 278.3634 283.3818
June 294.7816 285.4586 289.1812
July 296.0398 288.0634 292.1885
August 301.9255 288.0955 295.7068
September 298.2442 291.9640 295.0496
October 293.1352 283.6324 287.6393
November 285.6885 271.3111 277.4270
December 274.5881 266.5875 270.8808