YEARLY HIGH
2.4519 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.2243 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3456 CRC

2019 YER to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the YER to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 2.4519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.2243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2276 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4106 to the December average rate of 2.2648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4519 was down 1.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,260 CRC
2018 Average 11,516 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 11,121 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,138.12 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4542
2.2476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.3933, compared to 2.2980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0974 CRC (High: 2.3394 / Low: 2.2420). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 CRC (High: 2.3333 / Low: 2.3124).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0974
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 2.4370) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1551 (+6.80%).

2019 Avg (February) 2.4370
2018 Avg (February) 2.2819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4419 2.3908 2.4106
February 2.4519 2.4264 2.4370
March 2.4295 2.3824 2.4100
April 2.4215 2.3699 2.3959
May 2.3808 2.3382 2.3650
June 2.3636 2.3288 2.3410
July 2.3318 2.2849 2.3067
August 2.2898 2.2243 2.2741
September 2.3328 2.2706 2.3078
October 2.3333 2.3124 2.3238
November 2.3394 2.2420 2.3109
December 2.2838 2.2334 2.2648