YEARLY HIGH
0.4563 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3799 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4257 CRC

2022 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.4563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0763 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4226 to the December average rate of 0.3883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4563 was up 7.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4257, 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 2,281 CRC
2021 Average 2,045 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,900 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 381.70 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4585
0.3820
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 0.4333, compared to 0.4181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0317 CRC (High: 0.4426 / Low: 0.4108). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 CRC (High: 0.4262 / Low: 0.4205).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.4501) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0424 (+10.41%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.4501
2021 Avg (July) 0.4076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4268 0.4183 0.4226
February 0.4262 0.4205 0.4236
March 0.4349 0.4226 0.4276
April 0.4386 0.4298 0.4335
May 0.4467 0.4303 0.4406
June 0.4553 0.4442 0.4521
July 0.4563 0.4412 0.4501
August 0.4431 0.4153 0.4335
September 0.4426 0.4108 0.4235
October 0.4196 0.4023 0.4106
November 0.4110 0.3931 0.4026
December 0.3976 0.3799 0.3883