2023 GTQ to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |