2017 BBD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 296.6020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 273.6386.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9634 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.5405 to the December average rate of 282.9821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 296.6020 was up 7.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 277.1909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BBD to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 280.0049, compared to 285.8335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8286 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 18.6895 CRC (High: 296.6020 / Low: 277.9125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3854 CRC (High: 284.1851 / Low: 281.7997).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.6688 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 284.4334) against the same month in 2016 (average: 268.2195), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2139 (+6.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 278.1963 | 273.6386 | 275.5405 |
| February | 281.7469 | 275.2064 | 278.2557 |
| March | 281.0704 | 276.4578 | 278.8736 |
| April | 280.3126 | 277.2328 | 278.8972 |
| May | 296.6020 | 277.9125 | 284.4334 |
| June | 285.8636 | 282.7576 | 284.0291 |
| July | 287.5900 | 282.4001 | 285.6522 |
| August | 289.9022 | 286.4629 | 288.0477 |
| September | 291.1275 | 286.1200 | 288.4545 |
| October | 288.0971 | 283.5900 | 285.7856 |
| November | 285.8943 | 281.0141 | 284.0787 |
| December | 284.1851 | 281.7997 | 282.9821 |