2020 ETB to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |