YEARLY HIGH
41.7493 CRC
YEARLY LOW
29.7400 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.7514 CRC

2020 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 41.7493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 29.7400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0093 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5960 to the December average rate of 40.6374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.7493 was down 9.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 45.9114, 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 208,746 CRC
2019 Average 203,463 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 148,700 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,046.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.6274
29.7475
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 34.6079, compared to 36.8950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4851 CRC (High: 37.4567 / Low: 31.9716). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2891 CRC (High: 37.4089 / Low: 36.1198).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4851
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2891

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.6304 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 40.6374) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.3349), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3026 (+3.31%).

2020 Avg (December) 40.6374
2019 Avg (December) 39.3349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.7224 38.2534 39.5960
February 38.7217 37.2052 37.9826
March 37.4567 31.9716 34.3679
April 32.3296 29.7400 30.7375
May 32.7754 30.3466 31.3019
June 35.0085 32.6636 33.6615
July 35.3197 33.6220 34.7338
August 35.6042 33.2776 34.4594
September 36.8647 34.8976 35.6947
October 37.4089 36.1198 36.6510
November 40.0143 37.1961 39.1936
December 41.7493 39.3172 40.6374