YEARLY HIGH
0.6891 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3448 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3875 CRC

2020 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.6891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.3448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3443 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3755 to the December average rate of 0.3996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6891 was up 69.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,445 CRC
2019 Average 1,943 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,724 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,721.63 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4045
0.3729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3782, compared to 0.3968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.3062 CRC (High: 0.6891 / Low: 0.3829). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 CRC (High: 0.4009 / Low: 0.3970).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3062
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.3945) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+3.22%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.3945
2019 Avg (July) 0.3822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3790 0.3711 0.3755
February 0.3792 0.3733 0.3763
March 0.6276 0.3708 0.3850
April 0.3820 0.3713 0.3767
May 0.3772 0.3729 0.3760
June 0.3841 0.3448 0.3797
July 0.6891 0.3829 0.3945
August 0.3938 0.3851 0.3917
September 0.3988 0.3921 0.3944
October 0.4009 0.3970 0.3985
November 0.4062 0.3955 0.4018
December 0.4030 0.3952 0.3996