YEARLY HIGH
41.6759 CRC
YEARLY LOW
29.7200 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.7028 CRC

2020 NAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 41.6759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 29.7200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9559 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5950 to the December average rate of 40.7067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.6759 was down 9.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 45.9114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208,379 CRC
2019 Average 203,132 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 148,600 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,779.33 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.7030
29.7468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 34.6190, compared to 36.7867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.2049 CRC (High: 37.3396 / Low: 32.1347). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3107 CRC (High: 35.3197 / Low: 34.0090).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.2049
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 3.6393 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 40.7067) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.3499), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3568 (+3.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 40.7067
2019 Avg (December) 39.3499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.7224 38.2405 39.5950
February 38.5825 36.9880 38.0174
March 37.3396 32.1347 34.3824
April 32.2968 29.7200 30.7432
May 32.7366 30.3261 31.2987
June 34.9487 32.5699 33.6772
July 35.3197 34.0090 34.7649
August 35.2620 33.3289 34.1715
September 36.7454 34.2812 35.5736
October 37.4212 33.2294 36.3346
November 40.0143 37.1733 39.1688
December 41.6759 39.3347 40.7067