YEARLY HIGH
15.6466 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.8410 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2070 CRC

2021 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 15.6466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.8410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8056 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5312 to the December average rate of 12.7745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15.6466 was down 12.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.9159, 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 78,233 CRC
2020 Average 83,807 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 14,205 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,027.95 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.8069
12.4989
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 14.9063, compared to 13.5076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 10.3563 CRC (High: 13.1973 / Low: 2.8410). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1995 CRC (High: 14.1664 / Low: 13.9669).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.3563
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6881 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 15.5312) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.7282), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1970 (-12.39%).

2021 Avg (January) 15.5312
2020 Avg (January) 17.7282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6466 15.4259 15.5312
February 15.5729 15.1597 15.3655
March 15.2598 14.8020 15.1083
April 14.9689 14.6234 14.7377
May 14.7402 14.1695 14.4627
June 14.3724 14.1353 14.2326
July 14.1664 13.9669 14.0668
August 14.0491 13.6124 13.7594
September 13.6901 13.4361 13.5590
October 13.5470 13.2864 13.4233
November 13.5883 13.1269 13.4626
December 13.1973 2.8410 12.7745