2017 BRL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.9519 CRC

YEARLY LOW

167.8362 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

177.3366 CRC

2017 BRL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 187.9519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 167.8362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1157 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.4402 to the December average rate of 171.6547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 187.9519 was up 6.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 177.2998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,698,798 CRC

2016 Average 3,923,695 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,195,905 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 502,893.20 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

185.5173

170.3945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 176.2692, compared to 178.4040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.2692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 178.4040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 12.4717 CRC (High: 181.9421 / Low: 169.4704). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5675 CRC (High: 179.8452 / Low: 175.2777).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.4717

April Spread (Stable) ±4.5675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.1244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 184.2570) against the same month in 2016 (average: 169.2512), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0058 (+8.87%).

2017 Avg (September) 184.2570

2016 Avg (September) 169.2512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	175.6061	167.8362	172.4402
February	183.5565	176.4208	179.1776
March	181.1509	174.1787	178.5742
April	179.8452	175.2777	177.5565
May	181.9421	169.4704	177.4839
June	175.8887	169.5942	172.3826
July	182.9168	171.0514	178.4998
August	185.3893	180.3930	182.6901
September	187.9519	179.6264	184.2570
October	182.8875	173.2405	179.2235
November	176.5163	171.9369	174.0991
December	175.2642	169.2963	171.6547