YEARLY HIGH
45.3774 CRC
YEARLY LOW
33.3617 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6639 CRC

2022 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 45.3774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 33.3617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0157 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2892 to the December average rate of 34.1633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 45.3774 was down 1.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 45.9306, 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 226,887 CRC
2021 Average 210,494 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 166,809 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,078.39 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

44.8435
33.1923
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 42.6665, compared to 36.6614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 3.9385 CRC (High: 45.3774 / Low: 41.4389). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1315 CRC (High: 42.6671 / Low: 41.5356).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.9385
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9251 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 43.8726) against the same month in 2021 (average: 42.4939), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3787 (+3.24%).

2022 Avg (April) 43.8726
2021 Avg (April) 42.4939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2187 40.0733 41.2892
February 42.6671 41.5356 42.1304
March 45.1664 41.6919 43.1529
April 45.3774 41.4389 43.8726
May 43.6792 41.0477 42.0993
June 44.5759 42.1191 43.4545
July 42.3585 39.6337 40.5294
August 41.3167 37.4559 39.3892
September 38.2825 34.6461 36.5484
October 35.3951 33.6088 34.4126
November 35.6689 33.5702 34.9255
December 35.1627 33.3617 34.1633