YEARLY HIGH
76.6876 CRC
YEARLY LOW
67.3348 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.6202 CRC

2019 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 76.6876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 67.3348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3528 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.4286 to the December average rate of 68.4404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 76.6876 was down 1.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 78.0344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 383,438 CRC
2018 Average 365,909 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 336,674 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,764.17 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

75.8352
67.7682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 73.4885, compared to 69.7518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.4885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.7518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 3.6406 CRC (High: 71.5713 / Low: 67.9307). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3288 CRC (High: 70.9771 / Low: 69.6483).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6406
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3288

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4929 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 75.1630) against the same month in 2018 (average: 73.6527), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5103 (+2.05%).

2019 Avg (February) 75.1630
2018 Avg (February) 73.6527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.8746 73.1408 74.4286
February 76.6876 74.1800 75.1630
March 74.8492 73.2638 74.2235
April 74.8353 72.4729 73.5652
May 73.0719 71.3040 72.3087
June 72.2434 70.7263 71.2424
July 70.9849 69.1276 70.0640
August 70.6239 68.6028 69.6298
September 71.0349 69.4050 70.1090
October 70.9771 69.6483 70.3340
November 71.5713 67.9307 69.9333
December 69.1620 67.3348 68.4404