YEARLY HIGH
692.3485 CRC
YEARLY LOW
570.4509 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
623.6547 CRC

2020 CHF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 692.3485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 570.4509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.8976 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 586.0307 to the December average rate of 681.4763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 692.3485 was up 11.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 622.6548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,461,742 CRC
2019 Average 2,953,915 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,852,255 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609,487.97 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

691.2862
573.5681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 590.8714, compared to 656.4381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 65.5667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 590.8714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 656.4381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 47.7751 CRC (High: 618.2260 / Low: 570.4509). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3003 CRC (High: 592.5398 / Low: 583.2395).

March Spread (Volatile) ±47.7751
May Spread (Stable) ±9.3003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.4689 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 681.4763) against the same month in 2019 (average: 576.8057), the exchange rate shifted by +104.6706 (+18.15%).

2020 Avg (December) 681.4763
2019 Avg (December) 576.8057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 594.3191 580.9498 586.0307
February 590.5010 575.5176 583.3780
March 618.2260 570.4509 595.9602
April 598.8585 579.0218 587.4913
May 592.5398 583.2395 587.0331
June 614.3992 590.1854 605.3350
July 639.9405 613.4356 623.1383
August 658.8436 637.0179 651.1109
September 656.8671 643.4892 652.7564
October 667.1905 655.5447 661.1461
November 679.6032 658.6618 669.0003
December 692.3485 671.4181 681.4763