2019 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3410 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.2980 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3189 CRC

2019 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.3410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3343 to the December average rate of 0.3020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3410 was down 1.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,705 CRC

2018 Average 1,622 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,490 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.09 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3396

0.2986

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.3282, compared to 0.3096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0133 CRC (High: 0.3127 / Low: 0.2994). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CRC (High: 0.3146 / Low: 0.3107).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.3362) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+3.87%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3362

2018 Avg (February) 0.3236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3389	0.3289	0.3343
February	0.3410	0.3325	0.3362
March	0.3359	0.3274	0.3315
April	0.3309	0.3238	0.3274
May	0.3251	0.3169	0.3222
June	0.3207	0.3151	0.3178
July	0.3164	0.3098	0.3132
August	0.3110	0.3064	0.3087
September	0.3153	0.3072	0.3118
October	0.3146	0.3107	0.3131
November	0.3127	0.2994	0.3090
December	0.3039	0.2980	0.3020