YEARLY HIGH
0.0905 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0835 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0864 CRC

2020 PYG to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0873 to the December average rate of 0.0870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0905 was down 11.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 452 CRC
2019 Average 471 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 417 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.23 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0879
0.0842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0869, compared to 0.0858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0052 CRC (High: 0.0905 / Low: 0.0853). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CRC (High: 0.0864 / Low: 0.0857).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0870) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0870
2019 Avg (December) 0.0880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0885 0.0863 0.0873
February 0.0881 0.0866 0.0872
March 0.0885 0.0852 0.0869
April 0.0885 0.0864 0.0876
May 0.0874 0.0857 0.0865
June 0.0872 0.0853 0.0860
July 0.0855 0.0835 0.0845
August 0.0860 0.0840 0.0852
September 0.0865 0.0853 0.0856
October 0.0864 0.0857 0.0860
November 0.0874 0.0851 0.0865
December 0.0905 0.0853 0.0870