2020 GTQ to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GTQ to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GTQ to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 78.9133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 72.6419.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2714 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8279 to the December average rate of 77.5573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 78.9133 was down 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 79.0816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
GTQ 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 74.2027, compared to 77.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9351 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8515 CRC (High: 75.4934 / Low: 72.6419). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4959 CRC (High: 75.8075 / Low: 75.3116).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5869 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 78.1442) against the same month in 2019 (average: 75.1042), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0401 (+4.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.4137 | 73.1645 | 73.8279 |
| February | 75.0185 | 73.7446 | 74.4708 |
| March | 75.4934 | 72.6419 | 74.1636 |
| April | 75.1274 | 72.8993 | 73.9639 |
| May | 74.1895 | 73.5373 | 73.8836 |
| June | 75.4480 | 73.9584 | 74.9065 |
| July | 75.8075 | 75.3116 | 75.6205 |
| August | 77.3158 | 75.7266 | 76.9251 |
| September | 77.5470 | 76.6724 | 77.0338 |
| October | 77.8378 | 77.3279 | 77.5458 |
| November | 78.9133 | 76.9892 | 78.1442 |
| December | 78.3065 | 76.8912 | 77.5573 |