YEARLY HIGH
1.4930 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.1700 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2995 CRC

2017 KMF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.4930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.1700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3229 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1912 to the December average rate of 1.3607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4930 was up 17.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,465 CRC
2016 Average 6,128 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 5,850 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,614.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4160
1.1707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.2318, compared to 1.3672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1230 CRC (High: 1.4930 / Low: 1.3699). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 CRC (High: 1.2153 / Low: 1.1894).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1230
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.3902) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1525 (+12.33%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.3902
2016 Avg (August) 1.2376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2065 1.1700 1.1912
February 1.2153 1.1894 1.2030
March 1.2272 1.1851 1.2111
April 1.2416 1.2002 1.2127
May 1.3463 1.2369 1.2778
June 1.3171 1.2819 1.2952
July 1.3695 1.3042 1.3375
August 1.4930 1.3699 1.3902
September 1.4187 1.3688 1.3955
October 1.3829 1.3433 1.3652
November 1.3739 1.3385 1.3539
December 1.3767 1.3460 1.3607