YEARLY HIGH
1.1981 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.0909 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1387 CRC

2020 SYP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 1.0909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1072 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1036 to the December average rate of 1.1803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1981 was up 0.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,991 CRC
2019 Average 5,698 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 5,455 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.01 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1955
1.0953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.1097, compared to 1.1677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0412 CRC (High: 1.1322 / Low: 1.0910). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 CRC (High: 1.1838 / Low: 1.1746).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.1871) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0638 (+5.68%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.1871
2019 Avg (November) 1.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1144 1.0930 1.1036
February 1.1138 1.0975 1.1052
March 1.1322 1.0910 1.1079
April 1.1272 1.0909 1.1104
May 1.1122 1.0984 1.1080
June 1.1308 1.1055 1.1229
July 1.1403 1.1310 1.1350
August 1.1647 1.1399 1.1578
September 1.1788 1.1633 1.1681
October 1.1838 1.1746 1.1778
November 1.1981 1.1692 1.1871
December 1.1902 1.1704 1.1803