YEARLY HIGH
17.9159 CRC
YEARLY LOW
15.5003 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7649 CRC

2020 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 17.9159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 15.5003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4156 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7282 to the December average rate of 15.6409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.9159 was down 17.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.7033, 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 89,580 CRC
2019 Average 100,594 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 77,502 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,077.99 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.9424
15.4317
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 17.3021, compared to 16.2277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.7823 CRC (High: 16.5036 / Low: 15.7214). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2008 CRC (High: 16.6751 / Low: 16.4743).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7823
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4359 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17.7282) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.2792), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5510 (-16.69%).

2020 Avg (January) 17.7282
2019 Avg (January) 21.2792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9159 17.5641 17.7282
February 17.8927 17.5849 17.7332
March 17.7199 17.1886 17.4902
April 17.6607 16.9659 17.2526
May 17.1194 16.6391 16.8537
June 17.0577 16.5419 16.7546
July 16.6751 16.4743 16.5442
August 16.7063 16.4709 16.5762
September 16.5432 16.2174 16.3093
October 16.4059 15.9269 16.2189
November 16.5036 15.7214 16.0768
December 15.8044 15.5003 15.6409