YEARLY HIGH
45.9114 CRC
YEARLY LOW
36.8786 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.7143 CRC

2019 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 45.9114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 36.8786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0328 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.4642 to the December average rate of 39.3438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 45.9114 was down 7.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 49.4052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,557 CRC
2018 Average 219,056 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 184,393 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,164.17 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.9213
37.0230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 42.2316, compared to 39.1970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.2316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.1970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.0384 CRC (High: 45.8242 / Low: 41.7859). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4946 CRC (High: 43.1122 / Low: 41.6176).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0384
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.4215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 44.2631) against the same month in 2018 (average: 48.2741), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0110 (-8.31%).

2019 Avg (February) 44.2631
2018 Avg (February) 48.2741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.8242 41.7859 43.4642
February 45.9114 43.1874 44.2631
March 43.3614 41.1135 42.0220
April 43.1122 41.6176 42.3962
May 41.7386 40.1589 41.0821
June 41.2903 39.1715 40.1619
July 41.7778 40.2622 41.1026
August 40.2399 36.8786 37.6812
September 39.4274 37.3842 38.8935
October 39.9933 37.9430 39.0508
November 39.7456 37.9733 39.1103
December 40.7694 38.1593 39.3438