YEARLY HIGH
455.8375 CRC
YEARLY LOW
395.2015 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.5261 CRC

2020 LYD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 455.8375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 395.2015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.6360 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.0501 to the December average rate of 450.1480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 455.8375 was up 3.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 442.2097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,279,187 CRC
2019 Average 2,099,139 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,976,008 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303,179.79 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

455.0497
396.2293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 405.3134, compared to 437.7388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.4254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 405.3134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 437.7388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.4631 CRC (High: 413.6646 / Low: 395.2015). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3789 CRC (High: 402.9015 / Low: 399.5226).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.4631
May Spread (Stable) ±3.3789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.8506 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 450.1480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 404.2340), the exchange rate shifted by +45.9139 (+11.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 450.1480
2019 Avg (December) 404.2340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.1662 402.0314 406.0501
February 409.6166 400.6522 404.2545
March 413.6646 395.2015 406.1108
April 411.0937 397.1317 403.2602
May 402.9015 399.5226 401.1310
June 415.1446 402.8120 411.0736
July 423.1443 413.5143 418.2547
August 435.6272 423.1443 432.3222
September 439.1270 433.6173 436.8385
October 444.1725 437.9735 441.1818
November 453.4231 442.1996 447.6878
December 455.8375 444.6578 450.1480