YEARLY HIGH
9.3188 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.9435 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1121 CRC

2024 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 9.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 3.9435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3753 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1623 to the December average rate of 3.9944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -56.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.3188 was down 15.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.0391, 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 46,594 CRC
2023 Average 49,486 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 19,718 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,876.32 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.6790
3.4776
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 9.0287, compared to 5.1956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 2.2938 CRC (High: 9.3188 / Low: 7.0250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1152 CRC (High: 4.0588 / Low: 3.9435).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.2938
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.8970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 9.0600) against the same month in 2023 (average: 9.8523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7923 (-8.04%).

2024 Avg (July) 9.0600
2023 Avg (July) 9.8523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2639 9.0366 9.1623
February 9.2004 9.0267 9.1082
March 9.0587 8.8375 8.9635
April 8.9800 8.7530 8.8581
May 9.0813 8.9037 8.9413
June 9.2684 9.0567 9.1384
July 9.3188 7.0250 9.0600
August 6.6262 4.6831 5.1631
September 4.7031 4.3215 4.5017
October 4.3758 4.1986 4.2894
November 4.2698 4.0209 4.1648
December 4.0588 3.9435 3.9944