YEARLY HIGH
45.9054 CRC
YEARLY LOW
38.8537 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.0635 CRC

2021 NAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 45.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 38.8537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0517 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5970 to the December average rate of 40.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 45.9054 was up 10.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.6759, 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 229,527 CRC
2020 Average 178,501 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 194,268 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,258.50 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

45.2104
39.6131
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 42.3406, compared to 41.7865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.3406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 5.5282 CRC (High: 44.3819 / Low: 38.8537). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4041 CRC (High: 42.0995 / Low: 40.6954).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.5282
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0979 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 44.7439) against the same month in 2020 (average: 33.6772), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0667 (+32.86%).

2021 Avg (June) 44.7439
2020 Avg (June) 33.6772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7911 39.6688 40.5970
February 42.0995 40.6954 41.5491
March 41.6079 39.3668 40.8395
April 43.2945 41.7494 42.4001
May 44.9081 42.5468 43.9137
June 45.9054 43.2673 44.7439
July 43.5031 41.7036 42.6460
August 43.3347 40.4750 42.2681
September 43.7400 41.3593 42.1370
October 43.5433 41.3662 42.2103
November 44.3819 38.8537 41.3783
December 41.4172 38.9863 40.0795