YEARLY HIGH
2.8478 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.6385 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7284 CRC

2017 GYD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 2.8478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.6385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2093 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6574 to the December average rate of 2.7357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8478 was up 5.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,239 CRC
2016 Average 13,200 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 13,193 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,046.38 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7916
2.6452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.6998, compared to 2.7570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1650 CRC (High: 2.8478 / Low: 2.6829). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 CRC (High: 2.7562 / Low: 2.7242).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1650
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.7475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1456 (+5.60%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.7475
2016 Avg (May) 2.6019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6742 2.6385 2.6574
February 2.7252 2.6506 2.6843
March 2.7038 2.6586 2.6874
April 2.7068 2.6738 2.6863
May 2.8478 2.6829 2.7475
June 2.7562 2.7242 2.7360
July 2.7923 2.7193 2.7572
August 2.8117 2.7663 2.7794
September 2.7930 2.7449 2.7755
October 2.7936 2.7343 2.7553
November 2.7597 2.7205 2.7391
December 2.7519 2.7175 2.7357