YEARLY HIGH
78.2417 CRC
YEARLY LOW
70.9989 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.9347 CRC

2019 HKD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 78.2417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 70.9989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2429 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.9604 to the December average rate of 72.6420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 78.2417 was down 1.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 79.7874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,956,044 CRC
2018 Average 1,839,527 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,774,972 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,071.69 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

78.2061
72.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 76.3756, compared to 73.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.3756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 3.1068 CRC (High: 74.8223 / Low: 71.7155). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7156 CRC (High: 74.5117 / Low: 73.7961).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1068
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 77.6969) against the same month in 2018 (average: 73.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6690 (+6.39%).

2019 Avg (February) 77.6969
2018 Avg (February) 73.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.8974 76.2832 76.9604
February 78.2417 77.3822 77.6969
March 77.4732 75.9701 76.8577
April 77.2354 75.6332 76.4531
May 75.9448 74.5610 75.4197
June 75.4721 74.5134 74.8657
July 74.7173 73.0903 73.9106
August 73.0755 70.9989 72.6047
September 74.4886 72.4818 73.7276
October 74.5117 73.7961 74.1799
November 74.8223 71.7155 73.8978
December 73.4076 71.4252 72.6420