YEARLY HIGH
348.0834 CRC
YEARLY LOW
305.6424 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
318.6106 CRC

2023 AZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 348.0834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 305.6424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.4409 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.0862 to the December average rate of 308.9286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 348.0834 was down 14.45% compared to the 2022 peak of 406.8574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,740,417 CRC
2022 Average 1,897,674 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,528,212 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,204.67 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

341.0020
306.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 323.3683, compared to 313.8529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.3683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 313.8529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 23.1923 CRC (High: 348.0834 / Low: 324.8910). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6048 CRC (High: 319.3675 / Low: 315.7628).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.1923
June Spread (Stable) ±3.6048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.5562 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 338.0862) against the same month in 2022 (average: 375.8198), the exchange rate shifted by -37.7336 (-10.04%).

2023 Avg (January) 338.0862
2022 Avg (January) 375.8198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 348.0834 324.8910 338.0862
February 342.2229 324.4087 332.4396
March 328.9502 314.9480 320.8834
April 319.3062 312.0967 315.0559
May 319.6777 313.4791 316.1529
June 319.3675 315.7628 317.5915
July 322.6108 314.8839 317.7125
August 320.9463 313.0884 316.5913
September 317.1724 311.3259 315.0366
October 315.4584 311.6464 312.8763
November 314.0599 309.7070 311.9723
December 311.5081 305.6424 308.9286