YEARLY HIGH
8.3534 CRC
YEARLY LOW
7.3211 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8870 CRC

2020 INR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.3534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 7.3211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0322 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9747 to the December average rate of 8.2181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.3534 was down 4.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.7631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,088,344 CRC
2019 Average 2,084,842 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,830,284 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,060.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.2919
7.4064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 7.6964, compared to 8.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5605 CRC (High: 7.8921 / Low: 7.3317). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0899 CRC (High: 7.5559 / Low: 7.4660).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5605
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2981 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.2181) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.9660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2521 (+3.16%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.2181
2019 Avg (December) 7.9660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1042 7.9019 7.9747
February 8.0442 7.8921 7.9513
March 7.8921 7.3317 7.6531
April 7.6150 7.3211 7.4802
May 7.5559 7.4660 7.5118
June 7.6843 7.5163 7.6074
July 7.8094 7.6893 7.7711
August 8.1419 7.7774 7.9460
September 8.2101 8.0905 8.1262
October 8.2682 8.1258 8.2030
November 8.2836 8.1123 8.2016
December 8.3534 8.1408 8.2181