YEARLY HIGH
10.8397 CRC
YEARLY LOW
9.5565 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3484 CRC

2020 DOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.8397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 9.5565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2832 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6874 to the December average rate of 10.4069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.8397 was down 10.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.1467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,199 CRC
2019 Average 57,191 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 47,783 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,415.94 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.7621
9.8658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 10.4454, compared to 10.2513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2425 CRC (High: 10.7991 / Low: 9.5565). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 CRC (High: 10.3693 / Low: 10.3057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2425
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3527 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 10.6874) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.9548), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2674 (-10.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 10.6874
2019 Avg (January) 11.9548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8397 10.5482 10.6874
February 10.7603 10.5723 10.6583
March 10.7991 9.5565 10.5739
April 10.7176 10.3746 10.5192
May 10.4330 10.0687 10.2932
June 10.1213 9.8489 9.9405
July 10.0076 9.9234 9.9657
August 10.2042 9.9366 10.1350
September 10.3349 10.1774 10.2231
October 10.3693 10.3057 10.3281
November 10.8388 10.2852 10.4491
December 10.5047 10.3142 10.4069