YEARLY HIGH
31.5640 CRC
YEARLY LOW
28.4912 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.6370 CRC

2021 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 31.5640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 28.4912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0727 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6595 to the December average rate of 30.5115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 31.5640 was up 2.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.8016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,578,198 CRC
2020 Average 1,369,467 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,424,561 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,637.46 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

31.3534
29.2854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 30.4381, compared to 30.8359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.5984 CRC (High: 31.5640 / Low: 28.9656). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5941 CRC (High: 31.3556 / Low: 30.7615).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5984
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.6908 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 30.6395) against the same month in 2020 (average: 29.8558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7836 (+2.62%).

2021 Avg (November) 30.6395
2020 Avg (November) 29.8558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.0868 29.7565 30.6595
February 30.6691 29.2100 30.1486
March 30.0516 28.4912 29.4578
April 31.0106 30.1299 30.5913
May 31.0968 30.3742 30.8757
June 31.4108 29.8732 30.8957
July 31.3556 30.7615 31.0695
August 31.2710 30.3992 30.9174
September 31.4574 30.3307 31.1811
October 31.1698 30.0180 30.6962
November 31.5640 28.9656 30.6395
December 31.3800 29.2258 30.5115