YEARLY HIGH
56.5841 CRC
YEARLY LOW
45.6238 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.1495 CRC

2020 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 56.5841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 45.6238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9603 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.9991 to the December average rate of 55.5737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 56.5841 was down 4.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 59.2762, 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 282,921 CRC
2019 Average 272,987 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 228,119 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,801.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

56.4440
45.9994
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 49.6444, compared to 52.6547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.6444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.7299 CRC (High: 51.8364 / Low: 47.1065). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1103 CRC (High: 53.2191 / Low: 52.1087).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.7299
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9402 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 55.5737) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.7749), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7987 (+5.30%).

2020 Avg (December) 55.5737
2019 Avg (December) 52.7749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.9595 51.7766 52.9991
February 52.5100 51.0917 51.7726
March 51.8364 47.1065 49.8100
April 48.3308 45.6238 46.8698
May 48.2088 46.5084 47.1701
June 50.4556 48.1249 49.2445
July 50.9751 49.1631 50.2546
August 51.9150 49.8837 50.9192
September 52.7112 51.1628 51.9302
October 53.2191 52.1087 52.6795
November 55.2289 53.1809 54.5708
December 56.5841 54.4948 55.5737