2019 BRL to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BRL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BRL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 167.7236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 131.7411.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.9825 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.4050 to the December average rate of 138.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 167.7236 was down 7.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 180.8257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BRL 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 155.9719, compared to 142.4167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5552 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 14.7883 CRC (High: 146.5293 / Low: 131.7411). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0853 CRC (High: 153.1240 / Low: 149.0386).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.1531 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 161.4050) against the same month in 2018 (average: 176.8271), the exchange rate shifted by -15.4221 (-8.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 167.7236 | 155.3584 | 161.4050 |
| February | 167.2667 | 161.5125 | 163.9391 |
| March | 160.6999 | 151.6059 | 156.9207 |
| April | 157.8566 | 149.9644 | 153.8305 |
| May | 151.9349 | 142.9013 | 148.0684 |
| June | 153.1240 | 149.0386 | 151.6678 |
| July | 155.3434 | 150.0345 | 152.8151 |
| August | 148.9551 | 134.9066 | 141.6620 |
| September | 142.5686 | 135.9742 | 140.2267 |
| October | 145.9643 | 139.2198 | 142.5449 |
| November | 146.5293 | 131.7411 | 139.2359 |
| December | 142.2248 | 132.3788 | 138.0158 |