2017 CRC to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CRC to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CRC to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.4494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 4.9070.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5424 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3312 to the December average rate of 5.2812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4494 was down 14.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.3847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CRC to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2157, compared to 5.2131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.4396 COP (High: 5.3466 / Low: 4.9070). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1191 COP (High: 5.3514 / Low: 5.2323).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.3312) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.1196), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7884 (-12.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4494 | 5.2593 | 5.3312 |
| February | 5.2947 | 5.0950 | 5.1717 |
| March | 5.3910 | 5.1535 | 5.2711 |
| April | 5.2659 | 5.0695 | 5.1596 |
| May | 5.3466 | 4.9070 | 5.1459 |
| June | 5.3743 | 5.0599 | 5.2145 |
| July | 5.4466 | 5.2059 | 5.3105 |
| August | 5.2458 | 5.0641 | 5.1560 |
| September | 5.1502 | 5.0000 | 5.0562 |
| October | 5.3394 | 5.0643 | 5.1733 |
| November | 5.3831 | 5.2388 | 5.3012 |
| December | 5.3514 | 5.2323 | 5.2812 |