YEARLY HIGH
32.2407 CRC
YEARLY LOW
27.8159 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5148 CRC

2019 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 32.2407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 27.8159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4248 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4732 to the December average rate of 29.7015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 32.2407 was up 1.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 31.6677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,612,037 CRC
2018 Average 1,501,009 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,390,795 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221,241.81 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

32.0812
28.6348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 31.2687, compared to 29.7608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.9274 CRC (High: 29.7433 / Low: 27.8159). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7517 CRC (High: 31.7253 / Low: 30.9736).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9274
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 31.7940) against the same month in 2018 (average: 30.6427), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1514 (+3.76%).

2019 Avg (February) 31.7940
2018 Avg (February) 30.6427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.9939 30.7113 31.4732
February 32.2407 31.3312 31.7940
March 31.7253 30.9736 31.3330
April 32.1861 31.1033 31.6707
May 31.4608 29.9226 30.9648
June 30.8843 29.5727 30.3765
July 30.7488 29.8710 30.3151
August 29.7433 27.8159 28.9220
September 29.8453 28.2691 29.5044
October 30.6505 29.2315 30.1322
November 30.6225 28.7234 29.9898
December 30.1990 28.5593 29.7015