YEARLY HIGH
185.4935 CRC
YEARLY LOW
151.7264 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.4693 CRC

2022 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 185.4935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 151.7264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.7671 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.1038 to the December average rate of 154.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 185.4935 was up 8.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 170.3704, 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 927,468 CRC
2021 Average 801,697 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 758,632 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,835.47 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

185.9840
151.2338
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 173.9548, compared to 162.9838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.9548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.9838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 12.5002 CRC (High: 169.8282 / Low: 157.3280). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7540 CRC (High: 185.4935 / Low: 180.7395).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.5002
June Spread (Stable) ±4.7540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.4269 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 183.0881) against the same month in 2021 (average: 158.2224), the exchange rate shifted by +24.8657 (+15.72%).

2022 Avg (June) 183.0881
2021 Avg (June) 158.2224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.7429 160.8946 164.1038
February 171.9049 166.0360 169.1853
March 176.1956 169.4374 173.0867
April 182.4869 172.4300 175.9411
May 184.4844 172.2083 178.3239
June 185.4935 180.7395 183.0881
July 179.4530 170.3992 174.6612
August 173.0516 163.9335 169.8931
September 169.8282 157.3280 164.7114
October 160.2674 154.3402 156.8959
November 160.1766 154.6341 157.6118
December 157.4287 151.7264 154.1296