YEARLY HIGH
206.5096 CRC
YEARLY LOW
163.2427 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.5787 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,032,548 CRC
2018 Average 877,143 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 816,214 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,334.51 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

182.6535
164.8502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.6684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±43.2669
February Spread (Stable) ±2.2820

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.6369 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (November) 170.9707
2018 Avg (November) 181.7594

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