YEARLY HIGH
30.8016 CRC
YEARLY LOW
22.1650 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3972 CRC

2020 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 30.8016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 22.1650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6366 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.2255 to the December average rate of 30.3438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.8016 was down 4.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 32.2407, 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 1,540,080 CRC
2019 Average 1,525,283 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,108,251 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,828.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.0226
22.8773
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 26.6307, compared to 28.1637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.2572 CRC (High: 29.4223 / Low: 22.1650). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5626 CRC (High: 30.4959 / Low: 29.9333).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.2572
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.4993 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 30.2079) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.7940), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5862 (-4.99%).

2020 Avg (February) 30.2079
2019 Avg (February) 31.7940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.4959 29.9333 30.2255
February 30.8016 29.0427 30.2079
March 29.4223 22.1650 25.7086
April 24.5325 22.6643 23.5561
May 25.6763 22.7151 24.2771
June 26.8382 25.0998 25.8093
July 26.4991 25.5423 25.9888
August 27.3726 25.8171 26.7515
September 28.5404 26.7337 27.6341
October 28.9135 27.6049 28.4083
November 30.3121 28.4421 29.8558
December 30.6862 29.8146 30.3438