2023 BAM to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

323.3106 CRC

YEARLY LOW

285.4909 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

299.6058 CRC

2023 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 323.3106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 285.4909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8197 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.1716 to the December average rate of 293.0982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 323.3106 was down 14.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 377.6484, 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 1,616,553 CRC

2022 Average 1,738,645 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,427,454 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,098.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

319.0469

284.5429

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 303.8302, compared to 295.3814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.8302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.3814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 17.9428 CRC (High: 320.4316 / Low: 302.4888). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4997 CRC (High: 303.2518 / Low: 298.7521).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.9428

April Spread (Stable) ±4.4997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 10.9557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 316.1716) against the same month in 2022 (average: 369.7263), the exchange rate shifted by -53.5547 (-14.48%).

2023 Avg (January) 316.1716

2022 Avg (January) 369.7263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	323.3106	306.0078	316.1716
February	320.4316	302.4888	309.5711
March	304.6050	294.8635	298.6154
April	303.2518	298.7521	300.5277
May	306.9327	294.3552	298.9045
June	304.1028	294.1506	299.1907
July	312.0971	301.2575	305.4203
August	305.9078	296.4007	300.3290
September	299.0085	288.8328	292.8623
October	290.1131	285.4909	287.4182
November	297.5351	286.2158	293.1604
December	295.0197	290.1102	293.0982