YEARLY HIGH
3.3318 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.9181 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0459 CRC

2023 DJF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the DJF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.3318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.9181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4137 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2336 to the December average rate of 2.9489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.3318 was down 14.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,659 CRC
2022 Average 18,122 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 14,590 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,068.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.2620
2.9204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 3.0919, compared to 2.9999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.2265 CRC (High: 3.3318 / Low: 3.1053). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0402 CRC (High: 3.0136 / Low: 2.9734).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2265
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.2336) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5920), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3585 (-9.98%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.2336
2022 Avg (January) 3.5920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3318 3.1053 3.2336
February 3.2636 3.1042 3.1752
March 3.1447 3.0317 3.0712
April 3.0519 2.9890 3.0153
May 3.0561 2.9929 3.0220
June 3.0559 3.0131 3.0340
July 3.0852 3.0102 3.0404
August 3.0682 2.9926 3.0252
September 3.0321 2.9749 3.0085
October 3.0136 2.9734 2.9905
November 3.0094 2.9669 2.9862
December 2.9823 2.9181 2.9489