2020 TOP to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 TOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the TOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 268.3610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 234.0033.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3577 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.4656 to the December average rate of 265.0517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 268.3610 was down 1.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 272.8092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
TOP to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 246.7317, compared to 261.1846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4529 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.6712 CRC (High: 248.6745 / Low: 234.0033). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5024 CRC (High: 262.0805 / Low: 259.5781).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8573 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 265.0517) against the same month in 2019 (average: 246.5250), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5267 (+7.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 251.1475 | 243.9841 | 247.4656 |
| February | 247.6786 | 243.9841 | 245.7221 |
| March | 248.6745 | 234.0033 | 242.8648 |
| April | 246.9806 | 240.2537 | 244.1031 |
| May | 248.6834 | 244.4453 | 246.4056 |
| June | 257.8773 | 248.6706 | 253.8291 |
| July | 256.8403 | 253.4467 | 255.3160 |
| August | 262.3876 | 256.4356 | 259.8242 |
| September | 263.6251 | 258.4227 | 261.5603 |
| October | 262.0805 | 259.5781 | 260.7904 |
| November | 267.2983 | 260.6323 | 264.5648 |
| December | 268.3610 | 262.9211 | 265.0517 |