2020 BRL to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BRL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BRL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 142.7818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 96.5428.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.2390 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.2629 to the December average rate of 117.6475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 142.7818 was down 14.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 167.7236, 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 2020.
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 117.5149, compared to 111.0932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.1364 CRC (High: 127.2889 / Low: 109.1525). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1822 CRC (High: 109.1617 / Low: 104.9794).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.0112 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 137.2629) against the same month in 2019 (average: 161.4050), the exchange rate shifted by -24.1421 (-14.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 142.7818 | 131.9777 | 137.2629 |
| February | 133.7438 | 126.6050 | 130.9654 |
| March | 127.2889 | 109.1525 | 116.9542 |
| April | 112.0686 | 100.2442 | 107.3324 |
| May | 107.9366 | 96.5428 | 101.4679 |
| June | 119.5145 | 105.5102 | 111.1067 |
| July | 113.4866 | 107.9209 | 110.0410 |
| August | 111.8090 | 105.5789 | 108.8249 |
| September | 113.9779 | 106.4460 | 110.7159 |
| October | 109.1617 | 104.9794 | 107.1972 |
| November | 115.0559 | 105.5687 | 112.1324 |
| December | 120.1493 | 115.7808 | 117.6475 |