YEARLY HIGH
1.2858 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.1342 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1892 CRC

2023 KMF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KMF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.1342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1515 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2574 to the December average rate of 1.1642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2858 was down 14.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4976, 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 6,429 CRC
2022 Average 6,918 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 5,671 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2691
1.1291
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 1.2061, compared to 1.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0738 CRC (High: 1.2685 / Low: 1.1947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 CRC (High: 1.1544 / Low: 1.1362).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.2574) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4697), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2123 (-14.45%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.2574
2022 Avg (January) 1.4697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2858 1.2183 1.2574
February 1.2685 1.1947 1.2283
March 1.2095 1.1596 1.1845
April 1.2083 1.1836 1.1931
May 1.2183 1.1687 1.1860
June 1.2037 1.1657 1.1873
July 1.2384 1.1954 1.2125
August 1.2171 1.1750 1.1922
September 1.1812 1.1459 1.1620
October 1.1544 1.1362 1.1408
November 1.1825 1.1342 1.1627
December 1.1807 1.1509 1.1642