2017 KGS to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KGS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KGS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 10.3109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 7.8865.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4244 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9480 to the December average rate of 8.1295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.3109 was up 26.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.1555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KGS to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.1563, compared to 8.3076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1513 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.0342 CRC (High: 10.3109 / Low: 8.2767). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0852 CRC (High: 8.1671 / Low: 8.0819).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1379 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 8.4901) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4861 (+6.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0217 | 7.8865 | 7.9480 |
| February | 8.1407 | 7.9350 | 8.0348 |
| March | 8.1320 | 7.9901 | 8.0720 |
| April | 8.3230 | 8.0946 | 8.1997 |
| May | 8.7316 | 8.2166 | 8.3905 |
| June | 8.3981 | 8.2013 | 8.2927 |
| July | 8.3869 | 8.1147 | 8.2603 |
| August | 10.3109 | 8.2767 | 8.4901 |
| September | 8.4869 | 8.3376 | 8.4165 |
| October | 8.4068 | 8.2779 | 8.3435 |
| November | 8.3035 | 8.0635 | 8.2055 |
| December | 8.1671 | 8.0819 | 8.1295 |