YEARLY HIGH
750.7327 CRC
YEARLY LOW
600.9911 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
667.8801 CRC

2020 EUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 750.7327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 600.9911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 149.7416 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 631.0830 to the December average rate of 736.8900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 750.7327 was up 7.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 700.4259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,753,664 CRC
2019 Average 3,287,299 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,004,955 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748,708.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

748.6148
607.9172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 629.0064, compared to 706.7538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.7474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 629.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 706.7538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 51.8189 CRC (High: 652.8100 / Low: 600.9911). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1128 CRC (High: 715.5880 / Low: 706.4752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±51.8189
October Spread (Stable) ±9.1128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.9878 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.9878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 736.8900) against the same month in 2019 (average: 629.9895), the exchange rate shifted by +106.9005 (+16.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 736.8900
2019 Avg (December) 629.9895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 643.9011 622.7497 631.0830
February 628.1601 610.9493 621.3812
March 652.8100 600.9911 631.6298
April 633.8211 609.0076 619.6420
May 632.7751 613.5459 621.6271
June 659.0587 633.3968 648.6750
July 690.3479 652.7998 667.0553
August 709.8367 687.4770 701.0283
September 709.1348 695.2939 704.2420
October 715.5880 706.4752 710.1186
November 727.7177 705.8374 721.1885
December 750.7327 726.6537 736.8900