YEARLY HIGH
150.5292 CRC
YEARLY LOW
132.7267 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.8095 CRC

2019 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 150.5292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 132.7267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8025 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.6277 to the December average rate of 136.7278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 150.5292 was up 0.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 150.4669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,010,585 CRC
2018 Average 2,858,189 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,654,534 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356,050.67 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

150.8768
134.6220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 145.4519, compared to 138.1672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.4519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.1672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 7.5134 CRC (High: 141.9323 / Low: 134.4188). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3163 CRC (High: 139.5172 / Low: 138.2009).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.5134
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.1008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 149.5222) against the same month in 2018 (average: 145.9842), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5381 (+2.42%).

2019 Avg (February) 149.5222
2018 Avg (February) 145.9842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.2050 144.7481 146.6277
February 150.5292 148.7274 149.5222
March 148.9024 146.5501 147.8977
April 148.3576 143.5699 145.6817
May 144.1376 139.7297 141.9840
June 142.6810 139.3197 140.9979
July 141.3315 138.7350 140.0773
August 138.0203 132.7267 135.9766
September 139.4496 134.8243 138.1004
October 139.5172 138.2009 138.9533
November 141.9323 134.4188 139.1677
December 139.7724 133.8044 136.7278