YEARLY HIGH
45.9114 CRC
YEARLY LOW
36.8792 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.7153 CRC

2019 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 45.9114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 36.8792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0322 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.4787 to the December average rate of 39.3349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 45.9114 was down 6.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 49.2770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,557 CRC
2018 Average 218,909 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 184,396 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,161.18 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.8959
37.0661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 42.2285, compared to 39.2021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.2285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.2021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.0653 CRC (High: 45.8183 / Low: 41.7531). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4840 CRC (High: 41.7406 / Low: 40.2566).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0653
July Spread (Stable) ±1.4840

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.4008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 44.2434) against the same month in 2018 (average: 48.2326), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9892 (-8.27%).

2019 Avg (February) 44.2434
2018 Avg (February) 48.2326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.8183 41.7531 43.4787
February 45.9114 42.9551 44.2434
March 43.3614 40.9332 42.0125
April 43.2186 41.4935 42.4233
May 41.7903 40.1710 41.0623
June 41.2916 39.1715 40.1507
July 41.7406 40.2566 41.1194
August 40.2399 36.8792 37.7186
September 39.5812 37.3767 38.9304
October 39.9894 37.9432 39.0381
November 39.7411 38.0825 39.0711
December 40.7614 38.3499 39.3349