YEARLY HIGH
21.7033 CRC
YEARLY LOW
17.7642 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1282 CRC

2019 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 21.7033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 17.7642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9391 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2792 to the December average rate of 18.0103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 21.7033 was down 3.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.3987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,517 CRC
2018 Average 104,197 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 88,821 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,695.50 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

21.7549
17.6699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 20.8976, compared to 19.3588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 1.4202 CRC (High: 19.7682 / Low: 18.3481). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2838 CRC (High: 19.8465 / Low: 19.5627).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4202
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2838

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 1.3310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 21.2792) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.6614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6179 (+2.99%).

2019 Avg (January) 21.2792
2018 Avg (January) 20.6614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.7033 21.0283 21.2792
February 21.5779 21.2869 21.4144
March 21.3652 20.9269 21.1364
April 21.0786 20.5294 20.8289
May 20.7149 20.1292 20.4901
June 20.5060 20.0312 20.2367
July 20.3716 19.6885 19.9333
August 19.7796 19.2340 19.5200
September 19.8573 19.3454 19.6626
October 19.8465 19.5627 19.6851
November 19.7682 18.3481 19.3413
December 18.6104 17.7642 18.0103