2019 CRC to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 CRC to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the CRC to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 38.7189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 34.2936.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4253 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8839 to the December average rate of 38.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 38.7189 was up 3.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.3748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
CRC to STD 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 35.1632, compared to 37.4849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 1.5843 STD (High: 38.4054 / Low: 36.8211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3328 STD (High: 37.2507 / Low: 36.9180).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5501 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 37.8729) against the same month in 2018 (average: 37.0797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7931 (+2.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.1703 | 34.4404 | 34.8839 |
| February | 34.6541 | 34.2936 | 34.5240 |
| March | 35.3007 | 34.6166 | 34.8946 |
| April | 35.4805 | 34.7316 | 35.0988 |
| May | 35.9682 | 35.3178 | 35.5661 |
| June | 36.9883 | 35.5680 | 36.0117 |
| July | 37.6970 | 36.9343 | 37.3427 |
| August | 38.7189 | 37.6108 | 37.8729 |
| September | 37.9291 | 36.9262 | 37.3228 |
| October | 37.2507 | 36.9180 | 37.0642 |
| November | 38.4054 | 36.8211 | 37.2767 |
| December | 38.5605 | 37.7109 | 38.0304 |