YEARLY HIGH
0.0653 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0580 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0620 CRC

2017 GNF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 0.0653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0653 was down 11.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327 CRC
2016 Average 327 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 290 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.54 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0651
0.0583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0605, compared to 0.0636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0048 CRC (High: 0.0647 / Low: 0.0600). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CRC (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0626).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0643) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+6.13%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0643
2016 Avg (September) 0.0606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0601 0.0580 0.0589
February 0.0605 0.0586 0.0593
March 0.0605 0.0592 0.0598
April 0.0617 0.0597 0.0602
May 0.0647 0.0600 0.0621
June 0.0636 0.0620 0.0626
July 0.0641 0.0622 0.0634
August 0.0651 0.0638 0.0645
September 0.0653 0.0637 0.0643
October 0.0644 0.0630 0.0636
November 0.0635 0.0626 0.0630
December 0.0631 0.0626 0.0628