YEARLY HIGH
41.7240 CRC
YEARLY LOW
29.7405 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.7533 CRC

2020 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 41.7240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 29.7405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9835 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5949 to the December average rate of 40.6624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.7240 was down 9.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 45.9114, 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 208,620 CRC
2019 Average 203,457 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 148,702 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,917.36 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.6544
29.7510
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 34.6087, compared to 36.8979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4166 CRC (High: 37.4194 / Low: 32.0028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3096 CRC (High: 37.3021 / Low: 35.9925).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4166
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3096

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.6440 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 40.6624) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.3438), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3187 (+3.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 40.6624
2019 Avg (December) 39.3438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.7224 38.2405 39.5949
February 38.4942 36.9880 38.0012
March 37.4194 32.0028 34.3572
April 32.2968 29.7405 30.7429
May 32.7508 30.3427 31.3263
June 34.9066 32.5795 33.6299
July 35.3197 33.7701 34.7445
August 35.6021 33.2893 34.4733
September 36.8290 34.8976 35.6926
October 37.3021 35.9925 36.6444
November 39.8174 37.2506 39.1702
December 41.7240 39.3147 40.6624