YEARLY HIGH
9.4258 CRC
YEARLY LOW
8.4005 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0766 CRC

2019 RUB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 9.4258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 8.4005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0252 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0465 to the December average rate of 9.0216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.4258 was down 7.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.2363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,129 CRC
2018 Average 46,061 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 42,003 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,126.21 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.3540
8.5794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 9.1857, compared to 8.9675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.6086 CRC (High: 9.3352 / Low: 8.7267). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2191 CRC (High: 9.3577 / Low: 9.1386).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6086
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4845 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 9.2479) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.9517), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7038 (-7.07%).

2019 Avg (March) 9.2479
2018 Avg (March) 9.9517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3352 8.7267 9.0465
February 9.3577 9.1386 9.2697
March 9.4258 9.1373 9.2479
April 9.3953 9.1518 9.2894
May 9.2101 8.9645 9.1197
June 9.3451 8.9033 9.1410
July 9.2752 8.9955 9.1284
August 8.8885 8.4005 8.6439
September 9.1070 8.5118 8.9013
October 9.1460 8.8703 9.0484
November 9.2186 8.7214 9.0613
December 9.2149 8.7069 9.0216