YEARLY HIGH
293.5403 CRC
YEARLY LOW
257.4144 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
268.8650 CRC

2023 BZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 293.5403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 257.4144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.1259 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 285.1352 to the December average rate of 260.2742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 293.5403 was down 14.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 342.9877, 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 1,467,702 CRC
2022 Average 1,600,559 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,287,072 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,629.65 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

287.6214
257.7881
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 272.9170, compared to 264.8129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.9170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.8129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 19.5272 CRC (High: 293.5403 / Low: 274.0131). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1701 CRC (High: 264.9742 / Low: 262.8041).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.5272
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.9878 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 285.1352) against the same month in 2022 (average: 316.9977), the exchange rate shifted by -31.8625 (-10.05%).

2023 Avg (January) 285.1352
2022 Avg (January) 316.9977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 293.5403 274.0131 285.1352
February 288.8728 273.6198 280.3413
March 277.3521 267.7656 271.3535
April 268.9321 263.5289 265.9820
May 269.6107 264.8983 266.7670
June 269.3932 266.4140 267.9232
July 271.6482 265.5945 268.2994
August 270.3081 264.4777 267.0079
September 267.4842 262.9885 265.7549
October 265.9593 263.0690 264.0628
November 264.9742 262.8041 263.4781
December 262.5422 257.4144 260.2742