YEARLY HIGH
242.1034 CRC
YEARLY LOW
203.1945 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.8093 CRC

2020 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 242.1034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 203.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.9089 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.9865 to the December average rate of 237.3574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 242.1034 was up 2.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 236.3541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,210,517 CRC
2019 Average 1,116,477 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,015,972 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,544.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

240.5626
202.1012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 210.4857, compared to 229.1329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.6472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.4857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.1329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 11.9915 CRC (High: 218.5661 / Low: 206.5746). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0821 CRC (High: 230.1399 / Low: 226.0579).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.9915
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0821

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.5584 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 237.3574) against the same month in 2019 (average: 214.7273), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6302 (+10.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 237.3574
2019 Avg (December) 214.7273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 218.6421 212.8680 215.9865
February 215.2608 210.3241 212.6355
March 214.1361 203.4382 209.8647
April 212.2850 203.1945 205.3063
May 208.1325 204.0009 205.7192
June 218.5661 206.5746 213.4017
July 223.9953 214.5071 219.4220
August 228.2650 223.8476 226.1239
September 230.1399 226.0579 228.2455
October 231.9648 226.7771 229.2303
November 237.5885 230.4615 234.4182
December 242.1034 233.3930 237.3574