YEARLY HIGH
30.2724 CRC
YEARLY LOW
26.1087 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1671 CRC

2024 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 30.2724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 26.1087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1637 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5259 to the December average rate of 27.7647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 30.2724 was down 13.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 35.0068, 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 151,362 CRC
2023 Average 147,061 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 130,544 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,818.53 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

29.7645
26.4628
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 27.4720, compared to 28.8622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.4720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 1.5681 CRC (High: 29.7421 / Low: 28.1740). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9548 CRC (High: 28.3114 / Low: 27.3566).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5681
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8750 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 29.4894) against the same month in 2023 (average: 28.2570), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2323 (+4.36%).

2024 Avg (September) 29.4894
2023 Avg (September) 28.2570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1501 26.8839 27.5259
February 27.9476 26.6479 27.1927
March 27.4919 26.5301 26.9909
April 27.4948 26.1087 26.7380
May 28.3114 27.3566 27.8613
June 29.2135 27.7615 28.5235
July 29.4981 28.4235 28.8896
August 29.7421 28.1740 29.1114
September 30.2724 28.7547 29.4894
October 29.9471 28.9566 29.3964
November 29.3486 27.9507 28.5215
December 28.5363 27.0022 27.7647