2020 BOB to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 89.0679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 81.2998.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7682 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.1877 to the December average rate of 87.8083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 89.0679 was up 0.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 88.7398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 82.6480, compared to 86.6846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0365 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5701 CRC (High: 84.3354 / Low: 81.7653). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4758 CRC (High: 82.6658 / Low: 82.1899).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4528 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 88.2611) against the same month in 2019 (average: 83.6793), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5818 (+5.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82.8929 | 81.2998 | 82.1877 |
| February | 82.9503 | 81.7430 | 82.3146 |
| March | 84.3354 | 81.7653 | 82.8006 |
| April | 83.9013 | 81.5163 | 82.6973 |
| May | 82.6658 | 82.1899 | 82.4552 |
| June | 83.9976 | 82.1402 | 83.4327 |
| July | 84.4691 | 83.9824 | 84.2818 |
| August | 86.3199 | 84.4691 | 85.8312 |
| September | 87.4019 | 86.1751 | 86.5313 |
| October | 87.8700 | 87.0644 | 87.3937 |
| November | 89.0679 | 86.8930 | 88.2611 |
| December | 88.7848 | 87.2791 | 87.8083 |