YEARLY HIGH
75.8375 CRC
YEARLY LOW
66.5253 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.1848 CRC

2023 HKD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HKD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 75.8375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 66.5253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3122 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.4980 to the December average rate of 67.2484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 75.8375 was down 13.94% compared to the 2022 peak of 88.1188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,895,937 CRC
2022 Average 2,059,725 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,663,131 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232,805.68 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

74.1230
66.6234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 70.1311, compared to 68.2386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.1311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.2386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.3887 CRC (High: 75.8375 / Low: 70.4488). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7587 CRC (High: 68.4695 / Low: 67.7108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3887
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 73.4980) against the same month in 2022 (average: 81.9892), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4911 (-10.36%).

2023 Avg (January) 73.4980
2022 Avg (January) 81.9892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.8375 70.4488 73.4980
February 74.1139 70.3504 72.0210
March 71.2508 68.2049 69.5144
April 69.1563 67.5934 68.2332
May 69.2300 67.9787 68.5794
June 69.2791 68.4665 68.9403
July 70.0724 68.5092 69.0975
August 69.9306 67.9502 68.7667
September 68.9140 67.6293 68.3974
October 68.4695 67.7108 67.9707
November 68.3195 67.2895 67.9507
December 67.7665 66.5253 67.2484