YEARLY HIGH
15.3920 CRC
YEARLY LOW
12.2748 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9522 CRC

2020 UYU to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 15.3920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 12.2748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1172 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2233 to the December average rate of 14.2708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.3920 was down 18.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.8692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,960 CRC
2019 Average 83,559 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 61,374 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,585.79 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.4332
12.9150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 13.8860, compared to 14.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.3448 CRC (High: 14.6196 / Low: 12.2748). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1415 CRC (High: 14.2021 / Low: 14.0606).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3448
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1415

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 1.6444 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15.2233) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.5114), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2881 (-17.76%).

2020 Avg (January) 15.2233
2019 Avg (January) 18.5114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3920 15.0343 15.2233
February 15.2600 14.6196 14.9849
March 14.6196 12.2748 13.3406
April 13.3000 12.9062 13.1248
May 13.4228 12.8771 13.1310
June 13.7895 13.1468 13.5113
July 13.8093 13.2562 13.5130
August 14.0206 13.7493 13.8908
September 14.2070 13.9605 14.0579
October 14.2021 14.0606 14.1497
November 14.3800 14.0530 14.2282
December 14.4772 14.0913 14.2708