YEARLY HIGH
1.9065 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.6488 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7361 CRC

2017 KZT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1.9065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.6488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2577 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6652 to the December average rate of 1.6953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9065 was up 13.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,532 CRC
2016 Average 7,957 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 8,244 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,288.50 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8277
1.6505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 1.7579, compared to 1.7143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1472 CRC (High: 1.9065 / Low: 1.7593). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 CRC (High: 1.7910 / Low: 1.7735).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1472
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.8130) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1987 (+12.31%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.8130
2016 Avg (May) 1.6142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7030 1.6488 1.6652
February 1.7902 1.6941 1.7390
March 1.7809 1.7513 1.7649
April 1.7910 1.7735 1.7821
May 1.9065 1.7593 1.8130
June 1.8265 1.7328 1.7834
July 1.7741 1.7310 1.7575
August 1.7468 1.7031 1.7298
September 1.7226 1.6706 1.6973
October 1.7164 1.6580 1.6957
November 1.7218 1.6962 1.7102
December 1.7092 1.6817 1.6953