YEARLY HIGH
39.3199 CRC
YEARLY LOW
34.9950 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9686 CRC

2020 EGP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 39.3199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 34.9950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3250 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7492 to the December average rate of 38.5819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.3199 was up 8.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.2851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196,600 CRC
2019 Average 174,621 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 174,975 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,624.88 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.2188
35.3313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 36.0522, compared to 37.8851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3664 CRC (High: 37.0124 / Low: 35.6461). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4270 CRC (High: 38.7119 / Low: 38.2849).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3664
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4270

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 0.4326 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 38.8949) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.8726), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0222 (+8.42%).

2020 Avg (November) 38.8949
2019 Avg (November) 35.8726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1746 35.4055 35.7492
February 36.7739 35.7538 36.2955
March 37.0124 35.6461 36.3601
April 36.8314 35.5508 36.1651
May 36.5557 35.8569 36.0879
June 35.9033 34.9950 35.6553
July 36.5454 35.9755 36.3651
August 37.5611 36.5272 37.1845
September 38.2964 37.4732 37.8694
October 38.7119 38.2849 38.4148
November 39.3199 38.3090 38.8949
December 39.0410 38.2052 38.5819