YEARLY HIGH
63.4228 CRC
YEARLY LOW
58.4659 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.2087 CRC

2024 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 63.4228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 58.4659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9569 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.3930 to the December average rate of 60.3679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 63.4228 was down 11.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 71.5924, 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 317,114 CRC
2023 Average 324,517 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 292,330 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,784.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

62.6103
59.1611
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 60.7394, compared to 61.6781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.7394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.6781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 2.3199 CRC (High: 60.7859 / Low: 58.4659). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1349 CRC (High: 60.9269 / Low: 59.7920).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3199
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0835 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 62.3229) against the same month in 2023 (average: 64.5708), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2480 (-3.48%).

2024 Avg (July) 62.3229
2023 Avg (July) 64.5708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.8372 60.6521 61.3930
February 61.6933 60.3148 61.0127
March 60.7859 58.4659 60.0682
April 60.1011 58.6389 59.4485
May 61.3611 60.0657 60.4118
June 62.7183 61.3286 62.1019
July 63.4228 61.7546 62.3229
August 62.8268 60.7371 61.8776
September 63.1913 61.2444 62.2861
October 62.9118 61.5599 62.1489
November 61.8263 60.4742 61.0654
December 60.9269 59.7920 60.3679