YEARLY HIGH
1.0519 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.9785 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0236 SOS

2017 CRC to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.9785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0734 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0483 to the December average rate of 1.0248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0519 was down 9.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,260 SOS
2016 Average 5,463 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,893 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367.02 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0527
0.9999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to SOS 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 1.0336, compared to 1.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0589 SOS (High: 1.0374 / Low: 0.9785). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 SOS (High: 1.0454 / Low: 1.0344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0483) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1064 (-9.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0483
2016 Avg (January) 1.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0519 1.0386 1.0483
February 1.0506 1.0288 1.0406
March 1.0462 1.0272 1.0364
April 1.0454 1.0344 1.0392
May 1.0374 0.9785 1.0177
June 1.0321 1.0122 1.0196
July 1.0214 1.0047 1.0116
August 1.0218 0.9928 1.0043
September 1.0268 0.9987 1.0071
October 1.0294 1.0034 1.0138
November 1.0506 1.0094 1.0196
December 1.0484 1.0170 1.0248