YEARLY HIGH
77.3754 CRC
YEARLY LOW
72.1007 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.5867 CRC

2024 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 77.3754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 72.1007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2747 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.8276 to the December average rate of 73.2038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 77.3754 was down 9.64% compared to the 2023 peak of 85.6301, 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 386,877 CRC
2023 Average 391,986 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 360,503 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,373.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

76.5638
72.4931
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 74.3488, compared to 74.8247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.3488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.8247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 1.9420 CRC (High: 77.3754 / Low: 75.4334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9446 CRC (High: 75.0897 / Low: 74.1450).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.9420
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 76.2245) against the same month in 2023 (average: 78.2467), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0221 (-2.58%).

2024 Avg (July) 76.2245
2023 Avg (July) 78.2467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.4098 73.9530 74.8276
February 75.2090 74.0901 74.6093
March 74.3945 72.5304 73.5982
April 73.6610 72.1007 72.8324
May 75.3846 73.8037 74.1866
June 76.9976 75.2429 76.0386
July 77.3754 75.4334 76.2245
August 76.6295 75.0059 75.9807
September 76.2377 74.7891 75.1403
October 75.0897 74.1450 74.6142
November 74.3030 73.2969 73.7844
December 73.6753 72.6219 73.2038