2017 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3474 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3197 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3285 CRC

2017 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.3474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3281 to the December average rate of 0.3218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3474 was down 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,737 CRC

2016 Average 1,682 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,599 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.27 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3352

0.3206

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.3296, compared to 0.3274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0213 CRC (High: 0.3474 / Low: 0.3261). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 CRC (High: 0.3312 / Low: 0.3280).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.3340) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3440), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-2.91%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.3340

2016 Avg (May) 0.3440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3315	0.3235	0.3281
February	0.3323	0.3244	0.3286
March	0.3323	0.3233	0.3288
April	0.3298	0.3262	0.3287
May	0.3474	0.3261	0.3340
June	0.3312	0.3280	0.3294
July	0.3381	0.3275	0.3312
August	0.3337	0.3285	0.3314
September	0.3325	0.3274	0.3305
October	0.3287	0.3220	0.3259
November	0.3257	0.3211	0.3236
December	0.3236	0.3197	0.3218