2020 MGA to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MGA to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MGA to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.1483.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1544 to the December average rate of 0.1586, 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 0.1629 was down 30.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MGA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MGA 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 0.1521, compared to 0.1548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0073 CRC (High: 0.1629 / Low: 0.1555). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CRC (High: 0.1498 / Low: 0.1485).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1586) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1576 | 0.1513 | 0.1544 |
| February | 0.1559 | 0.1521 | 0.1537 |
| March | 0.1557 | 0.1497 | 0.1532 |
| April | 0.1542 | 0.1483 | 0.1511 |
| May | 0.1498 | 0.1485 | 0.1493 |
| June | 0.1528 | 0.1492 | 0.1506 |
| July | 0.1536 | 0.1506 | 0.1514 |
| August | 0.1557 | 0.1527 | 0.1544 |
| September | 0.1555 | 0.1539 | 0.1548 |
| October | 0.1549 | 0.1527 | 0.1541 |
| November | 0.1596 | 0.1528 | 0.1552 |
| December | 0.1629 | 0.1555 | 0.1586 |