YEARLY HIGH
88.7398 CRC
YEARLY LOW
80.8387 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.9584 CRC

2019 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 88.7398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 80.8387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9010 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.3515 to the December average rate of 82.0219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 88.7398 was down 1.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 90.3480, 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 443,699 CRC
2018 Average 417,302 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 404,194 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,505.24 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

88.8358
81.4025
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 86.6807, compared to 83.2361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.6807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.2361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 3.4653 CRC (High: 84.6839 / Low: 81.2186). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4674 CRC (High: 84.4394 / Low: 83.9719).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4653
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4674

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 1.6574 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 88.2163) against the same month in 2018 (average: 82.6510), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5653 (+6.73%).

2019 Avg (February) 88.2163
2018 Avg (February) 82.6510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.5547 86.3015 87.3515
February 88.7398 87.9156 88.2163
March 88.0636 86.2491 87.3371
April 87.6835 85.7175 86.7187
May 86.2507 84.7081 85.6704
June 86.0512 84.2811 84.7901
July 84.2684 82.7411 83.5349
August 82.9844 81.7157 82.4385
September 84.3574 82.1835 83.5998
October 84.4394 83.9719 84.1425
November 84.6839 81.2186 83.6793
December 82.8191 80.8387 82.0219