YEARLY HIGH
57.9242 CRC
YEARLY LOW
51.3902 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.7198 CRC

2017 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 57.9242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 51.3902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5340 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.0648 to the December average rate of 55.7428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 57.9242 was up 8.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.2376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 289,621 CRC
2016 Average 249,765 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 256,951 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,670.09 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

57.2331
51.5949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 53.8009, compared to 55.6388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.8009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.6388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.7566 CRC (High: 57.9242 / Low: 53.1676). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9829 CRC (High: 56.0526 / Low: 55.0697).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.7566
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 54.8588) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.7855), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0732 (+12.45%).

2017 Avg (May) 54.8588
2016 Avg (May) 48.7855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.7309 51.3902 52.0648
February 54.1675 52.3980 53.2308
March 55.0969 52.9866 53.9670
April 54.0494 52.1707 53.0376
May 57.9242 53.1676 54.8588
June 56.0526 55.0697 55.6464
July 56.7310 54.4895 55.8207
August 57.0469 55.8141 56.4207
September 57.8807 55.2281 56.7632
October 55.9259 53.8727 55.0590
November 54.9364 53.3531 54.0264
December 57.6094 54.6040 55.7428