YEARLY HIGH
294.0663 CRC
YEARLY LOW
272.5540 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.3480 CRC

2017 BZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 294.0663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 272.5540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5123 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.2515 to the December average rate of 281.5190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 294.0663 was up 6.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 277.2833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,470,331 CRC
2016 Average 1,359,465 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,362,770 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,561.43 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

287.2798
273.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 278.6724, compared to 284.0237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.6724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.0237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 16.5092 CRC (High: 294.0663 / Low: 277.5571). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6810 CRC (High: 282.6762 / Low: 280.9952).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.5092
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6810

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 283.1239) against the same month in 2016 (average: 268.1641), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9597 (+5.58%).

2017 Avg (May) 283.1239
2016 Avg (May) 268.1641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 277.0258 272.5540 274.2515
February 279.8263 274.1032 276.8134
March 280.0622 275.2035 277.7376
April 277.8397 276.0753 277.2566
May 294.0663 277.5571 283.1239
June 284.5701 281.3861 282.8514
July 285.6437 281.0169 284.0829
August 287.3253 283.4066 286.0954
September 288.8173 283.9278 285.9333
October 285.7720 282.1447 283.8133
November 284.2737 281.2236 282.6981
December 282.6762 280.9952 281.5190