YEARLY HIGH
78.5361 CRC
YEARLY LOW
76.8354 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.4225 CRC

2015 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 78.5361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 76.8354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7007 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.9347 to the December average rate of 77.2187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 78.5361 was down 3.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 81.2009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 392,680 CRC
2014 Average 388,447 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 384,177 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,503.31 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

78.0232
76.9611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 77.4940, compared to 77.3509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.4940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.3509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 1.1773 CRC (High: 78.0925 / Low: 76.9152). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2678 CRC (High: 77.1677 / Low: 76.8999).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1773
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4649 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 77.9347) against the same month in 2014 (average: 72.5374), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3973 (+7.44%).

2015 Avg (January) 77.9347
2014 Avg (January) 72.5374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.5361 77.6495 77.9347
February 78.2094 77.6004 77.8638
March 78.0925 76.9152 77.3989
April 77.3353 76.8354 77.1018
May 77.1677 76.8999 77.0496
June 77.7405 77.3896 77.6150
July 77.8428 77.3622 77.6387
August 77.5751 77.1749 77.3875
September 77.7852 77.1044 77.3944
October 77.5736 77.1628 77.3350
November 77.4710 76.9017 77.1313
December 77.8969 76.8741 77.2187