YEARLY HIGH
2.4543 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.2392 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3345 CRC

2020 YER to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 2.4543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 2.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2151 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2703 to the December average rate of 2.4185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4543 was up 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4519, 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 12,271 CRC
2019 Average 11,725 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 11,196 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,075.53 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4479
2.2542
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 2.2791, compared to 2.3899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0840 CRC (High: 2.3269 / Low: 2.2429). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 CRC (High: 2.3325 / Low: 2.3173).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0840
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 2.4318) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1209 (+5.23%).

2020 Avg (November) 2.4318
2019 Avg (November) 2.3109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2926 2.2486 2.2703
February 2.2910 2.2576 2.2737
March 2.3269 2.2429 2.2783
April 2.3170 2.2392 2.2777
May 2.2796 2.2537 2.2718
June 2.3180 2.2687 2.3025
July 2.3325 2.3173 2.3252
August 2.3791 2.3325 2.3670
September 2.4115 2.3758 2.3866
October 2.4234 2.4026 2.4104
November 2.4543 2.3955 2.4318
December 2.4383 2.3973 2.4185