2019 PGK to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PGK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PGK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 206.5096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 163.2427.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.2669 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.4057 to the December average rate of 166.3338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 206.5096 was up 11.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 185.9084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
PGK to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 177.6684, compared to 169.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1794 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 43.2669 CRC (High: 206.5096 / Low: 163.2427). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2820 CRC (High: 182.5533 / Low: 180.2713).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.6369 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 170.9707) against the same month in 2018 (average: 181.7594), the exchange rate shifted by -10.7887 (-5.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 181.1296 | 177.6403 | 179.4057 |
| February | 182.5533 | 180.2713 | 181.1699 |
| March | 180.4388 | 176.7387 | 178.8206 |
| April | 179.4557 | 175.7793 | 177.7745 |
| May | 177.1446 | 173.1211 | 175.4490 |
| June | 175.3931 | 172.1241 | 173.3909 |
| July | 172.2093 | 168.8380 | 170.5025 |
| August | 169.3245 | 164.7921 | 167.6690 |
| September | 172.4767 | 166.5779 | 170.0428 |
| October | 172.6590 | 170.0014 | 171.4151 |
| November | 206.5096 | 163.2427 | 170.9707 |
| December | 167.4510 | 163.6501 | 166.3338 |