2017 EGP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.7193 CRC

YEARLY LOW

28.8712 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.7709 CRC

2017 EGP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 35.7193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 28.8712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8480 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.6009 to the December average rate of 31.7733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.7193 was down 48.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 68.7550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178,596 CRC

2016 Average 290,441 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 144,356 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,240.18 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.2533

29.2689

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 31.3144, compared to 32.2274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.3144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.2274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 6.3776 CRC (High: 35.7193 / Low: 29.3416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5043 CRC (High: 32.6400 / Low: 32.1358).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.3776

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 1.2438 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 32.9213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 68.4749), the exchange rate shifted by -35.5536 (-51.92%).

2017 Avg (February) 32.9213

2016 Avg (February) 68.4749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.8133	28.8712	29.6009
February	35.7193	29.3416	32.9213
March	34.7007	30.4837	31.6775
April	31.1310	30.5925	30.8664
May	32.7755	30.6662	31.4479
June	31.7617	31.1822	31.3722
July	32.1841	31.2748	31.8884
August	32.8388	32.1008	32.4583
September	33.0189	32.4399	32.6933
October	32.6400	32.1358	32.3903
November	32.4136	31.7584	32.1611
December	32.0469	31.5357	31.7733