YEARLY HIGH
423.5957 CRC
YEARLY LOW
354.1996 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
387.2698 CRC

2019 NZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 423.5957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 354.1996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.3961 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 409.2140 to the December average rate of 374.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 423.5957 was up 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 423.4695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,117,978 CRC
2018 Average 1,994,952 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,770,998 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346,980.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

421.7636
361.1292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 402.6989, compared to 371.8408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.8581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 402.6989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 371.8408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 23.2282 CRC (High: 384.3154 / Low: 361.0872). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9645 CRC (High: 417.9502 / Low: 408.9857).

December Spread (Volatile) ±23.2282
March Spread (Stable) ±8.9645

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 19.2025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 416.7107) against the same month in 2018 (average: 417.2087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4979 (-0.12%).

2019 Avg (February) 416.7107
2018 Avg (February) 417.2087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 422.5822 401.0705 409.2140
February 423.5957 411.3960 416.7107
March 417.9502 408.9857 412.3025
April 408.6448 394.7228 402.6043
May 395.5119 381.5974 388.5056
June 393.9293 380.2414 386.8564
July 389.7964 374.7976 385.4965
August 374.7635 354.1996 366.2940
September 371.7782 358.0915 366.1821
October 374.7226 361.7398 368.8525
November 375.1825 360.2672 369.9825
December 384.3154 361.0872 374.2371