YEARLY HIGH
25.2642 CRC
YEARLY LOW
23.2371 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.1104 CRC

2017 HNL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 25.2642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 23.2371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0271 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6104 to the December average rate of 23.9445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.2642 was up 4.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.2636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,321 CRC
2016 Average 119,381 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 116,186 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,135.52 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

24.7865
23.5035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 23.8802, compared to 24.3405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.5013 CRC (High: 25.2642 / Low: 23.7630). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1350 CRC (High: 24.0156 / Low: 23.8806).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5013
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.2933 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 24.2548) against the same month in 2016 (average: 23.7490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5059 (+2.13%).

2017 Avg (May) 24.2548
2016 Avg (May) 23.7490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2111 23.2371 23.6104
February 23.9135 23.3325 23.6296
March 24.0039 23.5933 23.7424
April 23.9278 23.6604 23.7953
May 25.2642 23.7630 24.2548
June 24.4185 24.1017 24.2488
July 24.6940 24.0824 24.4139
August 24.9055 24.4070 24.6795
September 24.7443 24.3008 24.6175
October 24.6011 24.0861 24.3243
November 24.2755 23.8887 24.0634
December 24.0156 23.8806 23.9445