2017 BGN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

357.3333 CRC

YEARLY LOW

293.1629 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

327.0502 CRC

2017 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 357.3333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 293.1629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.1705 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.5661 to the December average rate of 342.7405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 357.3333 was up 12.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 318.1330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,786,667 CRC

2016 Average 1,537,759 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,465,814 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 320,852.47 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

356.6953

294.3726

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 310.1051, compared to 343.9953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.8902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 310.1051

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 343.9953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 28.1103 CRC (High: 339.2073 / Low: 311.0969). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2216 CRC (High: 306.5745 / Low: 299.3530).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.1103

February Spread (Stable) ±7.2216

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 8.0959 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 351.5018) against the same month in 2016 (average: 315.5716), the exchange rate shifted by +35.9301 (+11.39%).

2017 Avg (September) 351.5018

2016 Avg (September) 315.5716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	303.0434	293.1629	299.5661
February	306.5745	299.3530	302.7504
March	308.6745	299.4939	304.8941
April	312.2957	302.2729	305.4259
May	339.2073	311.0969	321.7910
June	331.5338	322.9258	326.2028
July	344.8476	328.5492	336.9617
August	352.9214	345.5328	348.1837
September	357.3333	344.4183	351.5018
October	348.0035	338.5264	343.4059
November	345.4097	336.5862	341.1780
December	347.0066	339.1951	342.7405