YEARLY HIGH
1.1996 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.2499 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6234 CRC

2021 SYP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SYP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.1996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.2499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9497 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1936 to the December average rate of 0.2537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -78.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1996 was up 0.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,998 CRC
2020 Average 5,694 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,249 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,748.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2876
0.1597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.8061, compared to 0.4406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.7097 CRC (High: 1.1957 / Low: 0.4860). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CRC (High: 0.4930 / Low: 0.4909).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7097
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4909 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.1936) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0900 (+8.16%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.1936
2020 Avg (January) 1.1036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1996 1.1865 1.1936
February 1.1963 1.1887 1.1936
March 1.1957 0.4860 0.9789
April 0.4911 0.4862 0.4879
May 0.4936 0.4867 0.4903
June 0.4930 0.4909 0.4922
July 0.4936 0.4914 0.4928
August 0.4952 0.4926 0.4937
September 0.4976 0.4948 0.4967
October 0.5074 0.4970 0.4993
November 0.5114 0.2500 0.4074
December 0.2560 0.2499 0.2537