YEARLY HIGH
0.6826 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.6229 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6493 CRC

2020 KPW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.6826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.6229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0598 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6315 to the December average rate of 0.6726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6826 was up 0.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,413 CRC
2019 Average 3,261 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,114 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.84 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6809
0.6270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.6339, compared to 0.6648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0235 CRC (High: 0.6473 / Low: 0.6238). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CRC (High: 0.6488 / Low: 0.6447).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.6764) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+5.23%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.6764
2019 Avg (November) 0.6428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6377 0.6255 0.6315
February 0.6373 0.6280 0.6324
March 0.6473 0.6238 0.6337
April 0.6445 0.6229 0.6335
May 0.6340 0.6269 0.6319
June 0.6447 0.6311 0.6404
July 0.6488 0.6447 0.6468
August 0.6618 0.6488 0.6584
September 0.6708 0.6609 0.6639
October 0.6741 0.6685 0.6705
November 0.6826 0.6664 0.6764
December 0.6782 0.6670 0.6726