YEARLY HIGH
0.1782 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.1345 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1589 CRC

2020 COP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the COP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.1345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1717 to the December average rate of 0.1748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1782 was down 10.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 891,132 CRC
2019 Average 896,557 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 672,319 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,813.12 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1780
0.1406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.1556, compared to 0.1622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0317 CRC (High: 0.1661 / Low: 0.1345). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CRC (High: 0.1600 / Low: 0.1559).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1748) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+4.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1748
2019 Avg (December) 0.1680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1767 0.1653 0.1717
February 0.1697 0.1632 0.1671
March 0.1661 0.1345 0.1477
April 0.1487 0.1392 0.1437
May 0.1537 0.1423 0.1478
June 0.1618 0.1520 0.1556
July 0.1617 0.1550 0.1595
August 0.1594 0.1541 0.1568
September 0.1635 0.1553 0.1593
October 0.1600 0.1559 0.1575
November 0.1693 0.1566 0.1653
December 0.1782 0.1694 0.1748