YEARLY HIGH
75.3981 CRC
YEARLY LOW
66.3294 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.1819 CRC

2023 GTQ to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GTQ to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 75.3981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 66.3294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0687 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.2340 to the December average rate of 67.0533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 75.3981 was down 15.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 89.2077, 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 376,990 CRC
2022 Average 416,368 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 331,647 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,343.31 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

73.8520
66.4353
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 70.3289, compared to 68.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.3289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.0361 CRC (High: 75.3981 / Low: 70.3620). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5864 CRC (High: 68.2287 / Low: 67.6422).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0361
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5864

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 73.2340) against the same month in 2022 (average: 82.9155), the exchange rate shifted by -9.6816 (-11.68%).

2023 Avg (January) 73.2340
2022 Avg (January) 82.9155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.3981 70.3620 73.2340
February 74.2318 70.2600 72.1556
March 71.5836 69.1730 70.0280
April 69.4898 68.1009 68.7509
May 69.5854 68.4540 68.8795
June 69.2093 68.5796 68.9253
July 69.8193 68.1949 68.9149
August 69.3039 67.9173 68.5029
September 68.5158 67.3288 68.0756
October 68.2306 67.5212 67.8487
November 68.2287 67.6422 67.8137
December 67.5612 66.3294 67.0533