YEARLY HIGH
307.1850 CRC
YEARLY LOW
280.2897 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
292.2029 CRC

2020 BBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 307.1850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 280.2897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8953 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.1707 to the December average rate of 302.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 307.1850 was up 0.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 306.9177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,535,925 CRC
2019 Average 1,467,440 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,401,448 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,476.42 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

306.4110
282.1488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 285.2614, compared to 299.1443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.2614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.1443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.5764 CRC (High: 291.2730 / Low: 280.6966). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8725 CRC (High: 291.9696 / Low: 290.0970).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.5764
July Spread (Stable) ±1.8725

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 1.7176 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 304.3891) against the same month in 2019 (average: 289.2528), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1363 (+5.23%).

2020 Avg (November) 304.3891
2019 Avg (November) 289.2528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 286.9700 281.4649 284.1707
February 286.7790 282.5972 284.5932
March 291.2730 280.6966 285.1543
April 290.0249 280.2897 285.0909
May 285.3165 282.1131 284.3683
June 290.1189 283.9825 288.1910
July 291.9696 290.0970 291.0480
August 297.8055 291.9696 296.2805
September 301.8658 297.3895 298.7513
October 303.3486 300.8088 301.7256
November 307.1850 299.8583 304.3891
December 305.2108 300.1440 302.6715