YEARLY HIGH
614.5738 CRC
YEARLY LOW
536.7830 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
575.1047 CRC

2017 CHF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 614.5738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 536.7830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.7908 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 546.8769 to the December average rate of 573.7966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 614.5738 was up 7.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 573.9979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,072,869 CRC
2016 Average 2,759,277 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,683,915 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388,954.25 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

605.1193
541.5822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 563.3770, compared to 586.8323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.4553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 563.3770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 586.8323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 51.5008 CRC (High: 608.9609 / Low: 557.4601). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3389 CRC (High: 577.9446 / Low: 568.6058).

May Spread (Volatile) ±51.5008
November Spread (Stable) ±9.3389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 17.7977 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 599.8245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 565.1024), the exchange rate shifted by +34.7221 (+6.14%).

2017 Avg (September) 599.8245
2016 Avg (September) 565.1024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 554.6005 536.7830 546.8769
February 560.3578 548.4121 555.4196
March 563.8162 548.6166 556.6045
April 563.8249 553.0916 557.2847
May 608.9609 557.4601 577.3074
June 593.1642 581.6736 586.7692
July 607.8464 586.3455 595.1062
August 604.7837 590.4229 597.0904
September 614.5738 590.1835 599.8245
October 594.7198 570.9884 582.0268
November 577.9446 568.6058 573.1495
December 580.6287 567.6296 573.7966