2020 WST to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |