2019 PEN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

184.6399 CRC

YEARLY LOW

164.8413 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

176.0276 CRC

2019 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 184.6399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 164.8413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7986 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.5229 to the December average rate of 169.1539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 184.6399 was down 0.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 185.7800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 923,200 CRC

2018 Average 877,302 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 824,206 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,993.17 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

185.0601

167.0655

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 180.3393, compared to 171.7159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.3393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.7159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 10.0922 CRC (High: 175.4263 / Low: 165.3341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2445 CRC (High: 184.6399 / Low: 182.3954).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.0922

February Spread (Stable) ±2.2445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.8438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 183.5606) against the same month in 2018 (average: 175.8167), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7438 (+4.40%).

2019 Avg (February) 183.5606

2018 Avg (February) 175.8167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	183.6315	179.0144	180.5229
February	184.6399	182.3954	183.5606
March	183.8561	181.0365	182.5235
April	184.1377	179.4326	181.5584
May	180.1620	174.0675	177.7389
June	177.4457	173.4322	176.1316
July	177.3028	173.6103	175.4089
August	172.4970	167.1256	168.5651
September	174.0180	167.1900	172.1515
October	174.9345	170.9839	173.2643
November	175.4263	165.3341	171.7519
December	172.4882	164.8413	169.1539