YEARLY HIGH
170.3704 CRC
YEARLY LOW
150.8559 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.3852 CRC

2021 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 170.3704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 150.8559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5145 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.7652 to the December average rate of 157.6357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 170.3704 was down 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 172.6264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 851,852 CRC
2020 Average 836,245 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 754,279 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,572.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

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PEN 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 164.9721, compared to 155.7983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.1737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.9721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.7983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 9.1498 CRC (High: 170.3704 / Low: 161.2206). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3554 CRC (High: 152.7137 / Low: 151.3583).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą9.1498
September Spread (Stable) Âą1.3554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.3905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 166.3346) against the same month in 2020 (average: 167.6652), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3306 (-0.79%).

2021 Avg (April) 166.3346
2020 Avg (April) 167.6652

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Month High Low Average
January 170.3638 167.7555 168.7652
February 168.6297 166.8184 167.8871
March 167.6380 163.0787 165.0102
April 170.3704 161.2206 166.3346
May 168.4163 160.4802 163.6129
June 161.9995 155.5270 158.2224
July 159.8478 155.7373 157.4326
August 157.9214 150.8559 152.2567
September 152.7137 151.3583 152.0367
October 160.2043 151.2314 156.2836
November 160.7768 154.4736 159.1447
December 161.9644 154.1078 157.6357