YEARLY HIGH
83.2601 CRC
YEARLY LOW
78.0978 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.2910 CRC

2021 GTQ to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 83.2601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 78.0978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1623 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.5585 to the December average rate of 82.4620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 83.2601 was up 5.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 78.9133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 416,301 CRC
2020 Average 378,365 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 390,489 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,811.61 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

83.0734
78.1480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.3920, compared to 81.1901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.3920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.1901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 2.0868 CRC (High: 83.2601 / Low: 81.1733). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2482 CRC (High: 80.1188 / Low: 79.8706).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0868
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 82.4620) against the same month in 2020 (average: 77.5573), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9047 (+6.32%).

2021 Avg (December) 82.4620
2020 Avg (December) 77.5573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.8749 78.0978 78.5585
February 79.4399 78.7057 79.0314
March 79.6446 78.9927 79.2627
April 80.0423 79.3142 79.5394
May 80.1492 79.5947 79.9196
June 80.2182 79.8325 80.0404
July 80.1188 79.8706 80.0064
August 80.4227 79.9718 80.1643
September 80.8574 80.4283 80.7120
October 82.3938 80.8753 81.1330
November 83.0754 81.1535 82.6630
December 83.2601 81.1733 82.4620