YEARLY HIGH
25.7002 CRC
YEARLY LOW
20.5647 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.7296 CRC

2017 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 25.7002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 20.5647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1355 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4289 to the December average rate of 20.6877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.7002 was up 1.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.3902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128,501 CRC
2016 Average 124,458 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 102,824 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,677.51 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.1354
20.2834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 24.5400, compared to 22.9192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.6362 CRC (High: 24.4757 / Low: 20.8395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3214 CRC (High: 20.8861 / Low: 20.5647).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6362
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3434 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 24.7311) against the same month in 2016 (average: 24.7380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-0.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 24.7311
2016 Avg (May) 24.7380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6403 24.2063 24.4289
February 24.8149 24.3020 24.5425
March 24.7746 24.1982 24.5368
April 24.6150 24.2392 24.4040
May 25.7002 24.1949 24.7311
June 24.8159 24.3704 24.5967
July 24.8068 24.2369 24.5927
August 24.9043 24.4730 24.6919
September 24.8356 24.2065 24.5406
October 24.4757 20.8395 22.1972
November 20.9962 20.6322 20.8053
December 20.8861 20.5647 20.6877