2017 GMD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9464 CRC

YEARLY LOW

11.8506 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3575 CRC

2017 GMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.9464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 11.8506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0959 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6593 to the December average rate of 11.9087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.9464 was down 5.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.6789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,732 CRC

2016 Average 64,770 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 59,253 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,479.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.7344

11.8336

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 12.4596, compared to 12.2555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.8108 CRC (High: 12.8678 / Low: 12.0569). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1264 CRC (High: 11.9770 / Low: 11.8506).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8108

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3849 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.6593) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.5695), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9101 (-6.71%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.6593

2016 Avg (January) 13.5695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9464	12.4196	12.6593
February	12.7752	12.4685	12.5977
March	12.6287	12.2895	12.4688
April	12.3916	12.2486	12.3366
May	12.8678	12.0569	12.3401
June	12.4614	12.2407	12.3550
July	12.5030	12.2703	12.4132
August	12.7415	12.4053	12.5487
September	12.6303	12.4130	12.5291
October	12.4820	11.9658	12.1442
November	12.1013	11.8509	11.9888
December	11.9770	11.8506	11.9087