2020 CNY to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 CNY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the CNY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 93.5756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 79.1553.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4202 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.0792 to the December average rate of 92.5579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 93.5756 was up 2.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 91.2171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
CNY 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 81.1160, compared to 88.4570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3411 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.5521 CRC (High: 82.7074 / Low: 79.1553). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0367 CRC (High: 80.4433 / Low: 79.4066).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7184 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 92.5579) against the same month in 2019 (average: 80.8655), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6924 (+14.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.2457 | 81.4127 | 82.0792 |
| February | 82.1187 | 80.5982 | 81.3608 |
| March | 82.7074 | 79.1553 | 81.1678 |
| April | 81.8794 | 79.2540 | 80.6358 |
| May | 80.4433 | 79.4066 | 80.0648 |
| June | 82.1129 | 79.8735 | 81.3875 |
| July | 83.7165 | 82.0503 | 83.0331 |
| August | 86.8292 | 83.7165 | 85.5056 |
| September | 88.9043 | 87.1024 | 87.6879 |
| October | 90.6396 | 88.5943 | 89.7540 |
| November | 93.3595 | 90.5974 | 92.2039 |
| December | 93.5756 | 91.6932 | 92.5579 |