YEARLY HIGH
467.6282 CRC
YEARLY LOW
396.7394 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
434.0341 CRC

2017 AUD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 467.6282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 396.7394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.8889 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 411.0202 to the December average rate of 433.0747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 467.6282 was up 9.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 428.7457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,338,141 CRC
2016 Average 2,021,702 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,983,697 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354,444.27 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

464.7034
406.1399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 422.5365, compared to 445.5317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.9951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 422.5365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 445.5317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 29.9662 CRC (High: 441.8474 / Low: 411.8812). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3095 CRC (High: 458.7589 / Low: 452.4494).

May Spread (Volatile) ±29.9662
August Spread (Stable) ±6.3095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 14.5547 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 459.8231) against the same month in 2016 (average: 417.6971), the exchange rate shifted by +42.1260 (+10.09%).

2017 Avg (September) 459.8231
2016 Avg (September) 417.6971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 418.6568 396.7394 411.0202
February 433.4556 419.2249 426.5773
March 430.8437 417.4962 425.1369
April 425.5219 415.8929 420.5838
May 441.8474 411.8812 422.8130
June 435.9086 420.0505 429.0881
July 458.6380 430.2968 445.9041
August 458.7589 452.4494 456.0152
September 467.6282 448.1784 459.8231
October 452.0673 436.3687 445.2684
November 439.2596 427.7333 433.1045
December 441.4905 423.0884 433.0747