2020 LRD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 LRD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the LRD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 3.9239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 2.8312.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0926 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9692 to the December average rate of 3.7539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9239 was up 2.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
LRD to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.8981, compared to 3.2394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3413 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.6108 CRC (High: 3.9239 / Low: 3.3131). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 CRC (High: 2.9303 / Low: 2.9126).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0735 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 3.6784) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7960 (+27.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0594 | 2.8965 | 2.9692 |
| February | 2.9260 | 2.8625 | 2.8957 |
| March | 2.9414 | 2.8389 | 2.8839 |
| April | 2.9284 | 2.8312 | 2.8785 |
| May | 2.8754 | 2.8478 | 2.8660 |
| June | 2.9158 | 2.8584 | 2.8953 |
| July | 2.9303 | 2.9126 | 2.9206 |
| August | 2.9885 | 2.9303 | 2.9731 |
| September | 3.0342 | 2.9843 | 3.0009 |
| October | 3.3131 | 3.0301 | 3.1092 |
| November | 3.9239 | 3.3131 | 3.6784 |
| December | 3.8287 | 3.7159 | 3.7539 |