YEARLY HIGH
440.3767 CRC
YEARLY LOW
317.5307 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
380.5442 CRC

2020 NZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 440.3767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 317.5307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.8460 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 375.8012 to the December average rate of 429.5789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 440.3767 was up 3.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 423.5957, 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 2,201,883 CRC
2019 Average 1,935,461 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,587,653 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 614,229.92 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

438.2742
333.9311
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 357.4730, compared to 403.6154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.1424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 357.4730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 403.6154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 46.6989 CRC (High: 364.2296 / Low: 317.5307). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7557 CRC (High: 404.1870 / Low: 395.4313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±46.6989
October Spread (Stable) ±8.7557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.9400 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 429.5789) against the same month in 2019 (average: 374.2371), the exchange rate shifted by +55.3418 (+14.79%).

2020 Avg (December) 429.5789
2019 Avg (December) 374.2371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 386.5811 365.3190 375.8012
February 367.9127 355.9400 363.7722
March 364.2296 317.5307 344.8322
April 349.8543 336.0782 342.6264
May 353.4548 337.5215 346.2213
June 378.5218 357.6170 371.5846
July 389.3234 375.8793 383.4548
August 401.5151 386.5789 391.3916
September 403.3298 391.2485 398.3497
October 404.1870 395.4313 400.5983
November 424.1956 400.0092 418.3188
December 440.3767 422.1509 429.5789