YEARLY HIGH
6.2911 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.0363 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5968 CRC

2020 XPF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.2911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 5.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2548 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2885 to the December average rate of 6.1751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.2911 was up 7.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.8696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,456 CRC
2019 Average 27,548 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 25,182 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,274.19 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.2734
5.0943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 5.2711, compared to 5.9226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4342 CRC (High: 5.4705 / Low: 5.0363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0764 CRC (High: 5.9966 / Low: 5.9203).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4342
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0764

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 0.1005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.1751) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8958 (+16.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.1751
2019 Avg (December) 5.2793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3959 5.2186 5.2885
February 5.2640 5.1198 5.2072
March 5.4705 5.0363 5.2931
April 5.3114 5.1035 5.1926
May 5.3027 5.1415 5.2092
June 5.5229 5.3079 5.4359
July 5.7851 5.4705 5.5899
August 5.9484 5.7611 5.8746
September 5.9425 5.8266 5.9015
October 5.9966 5.9203 5.9508
November 6.0983 5.9149 6.0436
December 6.2911 6.0894 6.1751