YEARLY HIGH
168.7366 CRC
YEARLY LOW
154.0734 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.4988 CRC

2020 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 168.7366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 154.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6632 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.0988 to the December average rate of 166.2239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 168.7366 was up 0.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 168.5778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 843,683 CRC
2019 Average 806,076 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 770,367 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,315.83 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

168.3105
154.9887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 156.6889, compared to 164.3087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.6889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.3087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.8104 CRC (High: 160.0182 / Low: 154.2077). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0596 CRC (High: 160.3788 / Low: 159.3192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8104
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9765 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 167.2003) against the same month in 2019 (average: 158.8895), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3108 (+5.23%).

2020 Avg (November) 167.2003
2019 Avg (November) 158.8895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.6325 154.6086 156.0988
February 157.5276 155.2306 156.3270
March 160.0182 154.2077 156.6452
April 159.3106 154.0734 156.5965
May 156.7242 155.1583 156.1645
June 159.3622 155.9915 158.3014
July 160.3788 159.3192 159.8727
August 163.5547 160.1931 162.7073
September 165.8148 163.3803 164.1084
October 166.6293 165.2347 165.7393
November 168.7366 164.7007 167.2003
December 167.6406 164.8464 166.2239