2019 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.0770 CRC

YEARLY LOW

36.2669 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.7041 CRC

2019 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 46.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 36.2669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8102 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.6367 to the December average rate of 39.4055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 46.0770 was down 6.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 49.4345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,303,852 CRC

2018 Average 2,188,266 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,813,344 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 490,508.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.8437

36.8472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 42.2423, compared to 39.1659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.2423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.1659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.6204 CRC (High: 46.0770 / Low: 41.4566). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5693 CRC (High: 42.7547 / Low: 41.1854).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.6204

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.5417 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 43.6367) against the same month in 2018 (average: 46.5408), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9041 (-6.24%).

2019 Avg (January) 43.6367

2018 Avg (January) 46.5408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.0770	41.4566	43.6367
February	45.8894	43.1120	44.1773
March	42.7547	41.1854	41.9201
April	43.4215	41.4099	42.4075
May	42.0055	39.7492	41.0784
June	41.3974	39.1837	40.2337
July	41.7084	39.8846	41.0553
August	39.1117	36.2669	37.5136
September	39.5338	37.3090	38.8513
October	39.9362	37.7764	39.0732
November	39.7510	38.0234	39.0968
December	40.8067	38.3017	39.4055