2020 SAR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 163.8101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 149.1498.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6604 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.4959 to the December average rate of 161.3548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 163.8101 was up 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 163.7025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SAR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 151.9557, compared to 159.5075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5517 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.2366 CRC (High: 154.7256 / Low: 149.4890). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0228 CRC (High: 155.6935 / Low: 154.6707).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.9660 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 162.3208) against the same month in 2019 (average: 154.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0584 (+5.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 152.9948 | 150.0582 | 151.4959 |
| February | 152.9226 | 150.6511 | 151.7299 |
| March | 154.7256 | 149.4890 | 151.8826 |
| April | 154.1646 | 149.1498 | 151.6391 |
| May | 151.8649 | 150.2100 | 151.3903 |
| June | 154.6640 | 151.2585 | 153.5967 |
| July | 155.6935 | 154.6707 | 155.1887 |
| August | 158.8085 | 155.6839 | 157.9973 |
| September | 160.9567 | 158.5674 | 159.3016 |
| October | 161.7642 | 160.3915 | 160.8818 |
| November | 163.8101 | 159.9063 | 162.3208 |
| December | 162.7022 | 160.0427 | 161.3548 |