2017 BAM to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

356.9950 CRC

YEARLY LOW

293.0707 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

326.9650 CRC

2017 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 356.9950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 293.0707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.9243 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.5175 to the December average rate of 342.6546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 356.9950 was up 12.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 318.1686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,784,975 CRC

2016 Average 1,537,507 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,465,353 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 319,621.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

356.7128

294.3180

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 310.0527, compared to 343.8773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.8246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 310.0527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 343.8773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 28.0652 CRC (High: 339.1380 / Low: 311.0729). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4437 CRC (High: 352.7223 / Low: 345.2786).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.0652

August Spread (Stable) ±7.4437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.9886 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 351.5132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 315.4544), the exchange rate shifted by +36.0588 (+11.43%).

2017 Avg (September) 351.5132

2016 Avg (September) 315.4544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	303.5832	293.0707	299.5175
February	307.3662	299.2207	302.9274
March	308.7496	300.3240	304.8456
April	312.3267	301.6335	305.3757
May	339.1380	311.0729	321.6767
June	331.5297	322.9824	325.9735
July	343.4538	328.5590	336.6779
August	352.7223	345.2786	347.9366
September	356.9950	343.5342	351.5132
October	347.9117	338.5214	343.5246
November	345.0243	336.7346	340.9571
December	347.0154	339.2896	342.6546