YEARLY HIGH
59.2762 CRC
YEARLY LOW
51.0490 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.6208 CRC

2019 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 59.2762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 51.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2272 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.2639 to the December average rate of 52.7749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 59.2762 was down 1.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 60.2851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 296,381 CRC
2018 Average 283,117 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 255,245 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,135.99 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

58.7632
51.1480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 56.2272, compared to 53.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.2272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.7870 CRC (High: 58.7201 / Low: 55.9331). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1442 CRC (High: 54.8477 / Low: 53.7035).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7870
June Spread (Stable) ±1.1442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 2.5949 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 58.1286) against the same month in 2018 (average: 59.7664), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6377 (-2.74%).

2019 Avg (February) 58.1286
2018 Avg (February) 59.7664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.7201 55.9331 57.2639
February 59.2762 57.5327 58.1286
March 57.6148 55.6390 56.3734
April 57.1309 55.6677 56.3215
May 55.8139 53.8098 55.0513
June 54.8477 53.7035 54.2246
July 54.7932 53.4527 54.3775
August 53.1034 51.0490 51.7826
September 53.3242 51.3318 52.8438
October 53.9736 52.2817 53.1888
November 53.9481 51.6105 53.1189
December 54.0403 51.4270 52.7749