YEARLY HIGH
12.7698 CRC
YEARLY LOW
10.8787 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7927 CRC

2020 PHP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 12.7698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 10.8787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8911 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1808 to the December average rate of 12.5896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.7698 was up 8.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.7500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,192,454 CRC
2019 Average 2,834,632 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,719,674 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472,779.91 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.7631
11.0369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 11.2690, compared to 12.3164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5820 CRC (High: 11.4607 / Low: 10.8787). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1445 CRC (High: 12.5249 / Low: 12.3804).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5820
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 12.6193) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.4088), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2105 (+10.61%).

2020 Avg (November) 12.6193
2019 Avg (November) 11.4088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3573 11.0382 11.1808
February 11.2983 11.0805 11.2033
March 11.4607 10.8787 11.2019
April 11.4286 11.0224 11.2555
May 11.3799 11.1787 11.2570
June 11.6372 11.3099 11.5157
July 11.8736 11.6448 11.7817
August 12.3221 11.8736 12.1500
September 12.4582 12.2347 12.3156
October 12.5249 12.3804 12.4420
November 12.7698 12.4603 12.6193
December 12.7103 12.4695 12.5896