YEARLY HIGH
7.5859 CRC
YEARLY LOW
7.1824 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3448 CRC

2021 KGS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 7.5859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 7.1824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4036 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3233 to the December average rate of 7.5171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.5859 was down 8.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.2580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,930 CRC
2020 Average 38,033 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 35,912 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,017.82 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.5762
7.1846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 7.2759, compared to 7.4138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1812 CRC (High: 7.5859 / Low: 7.4048). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 CRC (High: 7.3797 / Low: 7.3469).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1812
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0606 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 7.5171) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.2508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2663 (+3.67%).

2021 Avg (December) 7.5171
2020 Avg (December) 7.2508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4004 7.2532 7.3233
February 7.3081 7.2157 7.2627
March 7.2454 7.1824 7.2172
April 7.2830 7.2127 7.2367
May 7.3691 7.2170 7.2963
June 7.3453 7.2973 7.3188
July 7.3465 7.2912 7.3190
August 7.3477 7.3139 7.3322
September 7.3797 7.3469 7.3679
October 7.5220 7.3698 7.4033
November 7.5836 7.4072 7.5436
December 7.5859 7.4048 7.5171