YEARLY HIGH
100.4745 CRC
YEARLY LOW
84.0499 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.6141 CRC

2022 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 100.4745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 84.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4246 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.7294 to the December average rate of 85.2997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 100.4745 was up 7.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 93.2083, 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 502,372 CRC
2021 Average 450,019 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 420,250 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,122.92 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

101.0095
83.8715
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 95.4016, compared to 91.8266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.4016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.8266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 6.1729 CRC (High: 97.3484 / Low: 91.1755). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7784 CRC (High: 93.5969 / Low: 92.8186).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.1729
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.6369 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 99.5813) against the same month in 2021 (average: 89.4898), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0915 (+11.28%).

2022 Avg (June) 99.5813
2021 Avg (June) 89.4898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.2714 91.9539 92.7294
February 93.5969 92.8186 93.1999
March 95.4655 93.0362 94.1044
April 96.5333 94.6811 95.4625
May 98.2528 96.1093 97.3320
June 100.4745 97.8327 99.5813
July 100.0908 97.1366 98.9566
August 97.3484 91.1755 95.3197
September 95.3318 90.6116 92.7103
October 91.8468 88.7584 90.2408
November 89.9229 86.1824 88.4322
December 87.2515 84.0499 85.2997