YEARLY HIGH
87.0640 CRC
YEARLY LOW
72.4085 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.6675 CRC

2023 CNY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 87.0640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 72.4085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6554 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.6229 to the December average rate of 73.7786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 87.0640 was down 16.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 104.2726, 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 2,176,599 CRC
2022 Average 2,403,342 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,810,214 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366,385.56 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

85.7733
71.9691
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 79.4223, compared to 73.9128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.4223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.9128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 5.6107 CRC (High: 85.7992 / Low: 80.1886). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5336 CRC (High: 76.3470 / Low: 74.8134).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.6107
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 84.6229) against the same month in 2022 (average: 100.5195), the exchange rate shifted by -15.8966 (-15.81%).

2023 Avg (January) 84.6229
2022 Avg (January) 100.5195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.0640 81.7675 84.6229
February 85.7992 80.1886 82.5890
March 81.2811 77.7401 79.1570
April 78.9006 76.7338 77.7732
May 78.6404 75.8212 76.9153
June 76.3470 74.8134 75.4761
July 76.2173 74.3216 75.1638
August 76.0124 73.0911 74.3454
September 74.2578 72.6761 73.4378
October 74.6873 72.4085 73.1194
November 74.8594 72.4498 73.6318
December 74.8817 72.9130 73.7786