YEARLY HIGH
698.3504 CRC
YEARLY LOW
573.8629 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
639.6942 CRC

2017 EUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 698.3504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 573.8629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.4876 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 586.0497 to the December average rate of 670.2239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 698.3504 was up 12.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 622.9053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,491,752 CRC
2016 Average 3,007,673 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,869,314 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 622,437.91 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

697.4829
575.9194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 606.6265, compared to 672.7618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 66.1354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 606.6265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 672.7618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 54.3105 CRC (High: 663.3507 / Low: 609.0401). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4280 CRC (High: 598.4344 / Low: 585.0064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±54.3105
February Spread (Stable) ±13.4280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 15.6585 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 687.3526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 617.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +69.9872 (+11.34%).

2017 Avg (September) 687.3526
2016 Avg (September) 617.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 592.7142 573.8629 586.0497
February 598.4344 585.0064 592.0796
March 603.8440 586.9723 596.5848
April 611.3948 591.1098 597.7221
May 663.3507 609.0401 629.3551
June 648.3935 631.6954 637.9676
July 673.4543 642.4760 659.0812
August 690.0387 675.4980 680.9585
September 698.3504 673.9899 687.3526
October 680.4180 661.9586 671.6941
November 675.0812 659.3519 667.2606
December 678.7106 663.2267 670.2239