YEARLY HIGH
0.5494 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.4588 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5046 CRC

2019 KRW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.5494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.4588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0905 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5385 to the December average rate of 0.4838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5494 was down 1.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,746,843 CRC
2018 Average 2,620,536 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,294,129 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452,714.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5503
0.4632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.5232, compared to 0.4859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0320 CRC (High: 0.5071 / Low: 0.4751). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 CRC (High: 0.5482 / Low: 0.5394).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5385) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+1.19%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5385
2018 Avg (January) 0.5321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5494 0.5283 0.5385
February 0.5482 0.5394 0.5430
March 0.5382 0.5268 0.5326
April 0.5327 0.5119 0.5250
May 0.5112 0.4902 0.5007
June 0.5069 0.4913 0.4997
July 0.5029 0.4819 0.4905
August 0.4783 0.4588 0.4704
September 0.4885 0.4689 0.4836
October 0.4998 0.4805 0.4919
November 0.5071 0.4751 0.4952
December 0.4951 0.4719 0.4838