YEARLY HIGH
68.6334 CRC
YEARLY LOW
54.9962 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.6652 CRC

2020 MAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 68.6334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 54.9962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6372 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.1555 to the December average rate of 67.3993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 68.6334 was up 6.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 64.3191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343,167 CRC
2019 Average 305,239 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 274,981 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,186.16 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

68.5121
55.1587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 58.4089, compared to 64.9215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.4089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.9215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.6008 CRC (High: 68.6334 / Low: 65.0327). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9171 CRC (High: 65.9274 / Low: 65.0103).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.6438 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 67.3993) against the same month in 2019 (average: 58.9228), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4764 (+14.39%).

2020 Avg (December) 67.3993
2019 Avg (December) 58.9228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.8438 58.5437 59.1555
February 59.3504 58.1379 58.8244
March 60.4927 57.1393 58.9153
April 57.4584 54.9962 56.2715
May 58.2145 57.2418 57.7415
June 60.1732 58.2200 59.5451
July 62.6544 59.7084 60.9536
August 64.9996 62.5063 64.1835
September 65.2823 64.3345 64.7892
October 65.9274 65.0103 65.5445
November 67.2913 65.7103 66.6591
December 68.6334 65.0327 67.3993