YEARLY HIGH
89.5359 CRC
YEARLY LOW
78.9998 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.7753 CRC

2017 CNY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 89.5359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 78.9998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5361 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.9067 to the December average rate of 85.8574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 89.5359 was up 7.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 83.0526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,238,397 CRC
2016 Average 2,046,010 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,974,995 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263,402.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

88.6306
79.1136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 81.4699, compared to 86.0807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.4699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 5.9542 CRC (High: 86.5599 / Low: 80.6058). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0864 CRC (High: 86.3632 / Low: 85.2768).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.9542
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6074 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 87.8375) against the same month in 2016 (average: 82.5272), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3103 (+6.43%).

2017 Avg (September) 87.8375
2016 Avg (September) 82.5272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.4542 78.9998 79.9067
February 82.0533 80.0673 80.9471
March 81.5921 80.1693 80.9123
April 81.8164 80.5562 80.9856
May 86.5599 80.6058 82.6429
June 83.9601 82.8432 83.4247
July 85.3301 83.0460 84.3928
August 87.8429 85.1358 86.3696
September 89.5359 85.9878 87.8375
October 87.4486 85.4393 86.2301
November 86.3632 85.2768 85.7966
December 86.9403 85.1423 85.8574