YEARLY HIGH
0.6575 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.5773 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6019 CRC

2023 KPW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KPW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0802 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6386 to the December average rate of 0.5835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.6575 was down 14.45% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.7685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,287 CRC
2022 Average 3,584 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,887 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.83 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.6441
0.5780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.6108, compared to 0.5929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0438 CRC (High: 0.6575 / Low: 0.6137). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 CRC (High: 0.6032 / Low: 0.5964).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.6386) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0712 (-10.03%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.6386
2022 Avg (January) 0.7098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6575 0.6137 0.6386
February 0.6464 0.6128 0.6279
March 0.6214 0.5949 0.6062
April 0.6031 0.5895 0.5951
May 0.6038 0.5921 0.5972
June 0.6032 0.5964 0.6000
July 0.6094 0.5948 0.6002
August 0.6062 0.5914 0.5980
September 0.5991 0.5881 0.5951
October 0.5959 0.5887 0.5910
November 0.5932 0.5850 0.5894
December 0.5884 0.5773 0.5835