YEARLY HIGH
0.0730 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0668 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0689 CRC

2017 LAK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0679 to the December average rate of 0.0680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0730 was up 6.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365 CRC
2016 Average 335 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 334 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.01 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0701
0.0677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0688, compared to 0.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 CRC (High: 0.0730 / Low: 0.0680). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CRC (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0677).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0699) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+5.77%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0699
2016 Avg (May) 0.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0691 0.0668 0.0679
February 0.0702 0.0673 0.0684
March 0.0702 0.0674 0.0687
April 0.0697 0.0678 0.0685
May 0.0730 0.0680 0.0699
June 0.0706 0.0686 0.0692
July 0.0715 0.0686 0.0694
August 0.0700 0.0691 0.0696
September 0.0701 0.0686 0.0695
October 0.0692 0.0683 0.0688
November 0.0689 0.0678 0.0683
December 0.0684 0.0677 0.0680