YEARLY HIGH
454.4068 CRC
YEARLY LOW
400.4148 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
430.5269 CRC

2019 SGD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 454.4068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 400.4148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.9920 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 444.9764 to the December average rate of 417.9527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 454.4068 was down 0.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 455.4531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,272,034 CRC
2018 Average 2,137,091 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,002,074 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269,960.10 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

454.3647
407.0939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 440.8635, compared to 420.1902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.6733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 440.8635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 420.1902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 20.9448 CRC (High: 431.3851 / Low: 410.4404). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1933 CRC (High: 448.2905 / Low: 442.0972).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.9448
March Spread (Stable) ±6.1933

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 13.0390 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 450.4255) against the same month in 2018 (average: 432.7506), the exchange rate shifted by +17.6749 (+4.08%).

2019 Avg (February) 450.4255
2018 Avg (February) 432.7506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 454.0660 440.1575 444.9764
February 454.4068 447.8174 450.4255
March 448.2905 442.0972 445.5116
April 447.3397 437.5764 442.2752
May 437.5538 425.5012 431.8488
June 434.1152 424.9925 430.1437
July 430.5492 416.2306 424.0721
August 415.1641 400.4148 411.0331
September 422.9725 409.0081 418.6993
October 428.4491 418.1932 424.5396
November 431.3851 410.4404 424.8445
December 423.8872 409.1211 417.9527