YEARLY HIGH
164.1493 CRC
YEARLY LOW
141.6750 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.0369 CRC

2019 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 164.1493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 141.6750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4743 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.6421 to the December average rate of 147.4851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 164.1493 was down 4.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 171.5740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,282,987 CRC
2018 Average 3,196,511 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,833,500 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,486.87 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

162.1353
144.2169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 157.7018, compared to 148.3721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.7018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.3721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 9.6984 CRC (High: 152.8644 / Low: 143.1660). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4630 CRC (High: 160.2974 / Low: 156.8344).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.6984
March Spread (Stable) ±3.4630

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 6.2334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 160.6421) against the same month in 2018 (average: 166.3313), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6892 (-3.42%).

2019 Avg (January) 160.6421
2018 Avg (January) 166.3313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 164.1493 158.6150 160.6421
February 163.3716 158.0862 160.2835
March 160.2974 156.8344 158.5572
April 159.3472 155.3057 157.1632
May 155.9192 151.8728 154.2034
June 157.2853 152.3953 155.3612
July 155.4031 147.7763 151.9436
August 148.6661 141.6750 145.7101
September 147.6731 142.8190 146.0835
October 152.4329 144.6986 149.7265
November 152.8644 143.1660 149.2839
December 150.2832 143.4733 147.4851