YEARLY HIGH
142.7818 CRC
YEARLY LOW
96.5428 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.3040 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,569,545 CRC
2019 Average 3,727,638 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,413,571 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,155,974.26 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

140.8423
97.8884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.5149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.0932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.1364
October Spread (Stable) ±4.1822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (January) 137.2629
2019 Avg (January) 161.4050

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