YEARLY HIGH
85.2310 CRC
YEARLY LOW
70.3258 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.3066 CRC

2022 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 85.2310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 70.3258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9052 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.1106 to the December average rate of 71.6917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 85.2310 was up 6.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 79.9954, 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 426,155 CRC
2021 Average 387,226 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 351,629 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,526.23 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

85.6377
70.4239
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 81.3062, compared to 77.3071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.3062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.3071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 4.8709 CRC (High: 81.5173 / Low: 76.6464). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8356 CRC (High: 79.4650 / Low: 78.6294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.8709
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.5221 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 84.3699) against the same month in 2021 (average: 77.4163), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9536 (+8.98%).

2022 Avg (June) 84.3699
2021 Avg (June) 77.4163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.4650 78.6294 79.1106
February 79.8018 78.7613 79.2954
March 81.7571 79.4449 80.4490
April 82.7748 81.3783 82.0380
May 83.2108 82.2092 82.5741
June 85.2310 82.9691 84.3699
July 84.5114 81.5784 83.4300
August 81.5173 76.6464 79.9079
September 80.2651 76.8526 78.2348
October 78.2528 75.0685 76.3628
November 75.5141 72.5484 74.2154
December 73.3793 70.3258 71.6917