YEARLY HIGH
8.2580 CRC
YEARLY LOW
6.7060 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6077 CRC

2020 KGS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 6.7060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5520 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1658 to the December average rate of 7.2508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.2580 was down 7.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,290 CRC
2019 Average 42,435 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 33,530 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,759.92 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.2633
7.0937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 7.7522, compared to 7.4632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0507 CRC (High: 8.2079 / Low: 7.1572). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 CRC (High: 7.7014 / Low: 7.6139).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0507
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 8.1658) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.7837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6179 (-7.03%).

2020 Avg (January) 8.1658
2019 Avg (January) 8.7837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2580 8.0854 8.1658
February 8.2113 8.0982 8.1516
March 8.2079 7.1572 7.8294
April 7.7313 6.7060 7.1912
May 7.7381 7.1522 7.4409
June 7.8638 7.6738 7.7341
July 7.6178 7.4617 7.5228
August 7.7014 7.6139 7.6527
September 7.6439 7.5330 7.5788
October 7.6100 7.4238 7.5226
November 7.4321 7.0709 7.2513
December 7.5128 7.0791 7.2508