YEARLY HIGH
460.8496 CRC
YEARLY LOW
346.0186 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
410.5976 CRC

2022 NZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 460.8496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 346.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 114.8310 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 430.5948 to the December average rate of 374.7170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 460.8496 was up 0.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 458.3773, 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 2,304,248 CRC
2021 Average 2,196,615 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,730,093 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574,155.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

453.9977
345.7559
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 435.3482, compared to 385.8470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.5012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 435.3482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 385.8470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 51.4316 CRC (High: 402.0911 / Low: 350.6595). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6049 CRC (High: 433.9983 / Low: 424.3934).

September Spread (Volatile) ±51.4316
February Spread (Stable) ±9.6049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 31.2416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.2416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 443.8343) against the same month in 2021 (average: 437.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8100 (+1.56%).

2022 Avg (April) 443.8343
2021 Avg (April) 437.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 439.3167 419.1237 430.5948
February 433.9983 424.3934 428.1092
March 456.7292 434.4030 444.9775
April 460.8496 427.1377 443.8343
May 442.7320 418.0048 428.7745
June 447.9592 425.1836 435.7989
July 426.9006 417.0777 422.1475
August 431.7561 387.6046 411.7086
September 402.0911 350.6595 380.4670
October 363.3812 346.0186 354.7760
November 380.0717 355.5328 371.2658
December 383.8232 364.6092 374.7170