2017 LBP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3930 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3625 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3750 CRC

2017 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.3930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.3625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3656 to the December average rate of 0.3733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3930 was up 6.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,965 CRC

2016 Average 1,800 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,812 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.70 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3842

0.3639

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3715, compared to 0.3786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3715

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0241 CRC (High: 0.3930 / Low: 0.3689). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CRC (High: 0.3793 / Low: 0.3753).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.3771) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+6.12%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.3771

2016 Avg (May) 0.3553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3680	0.3625	0.3656
February	0.3738	0.3633	0.3688
March	0.3736	0.3671	0.3707
April	0.3713	0.3673	0.3696
May	0.3930	0.3689	0.3771
June	0.3793	0.3753	0.3770
July	0.3824	0.3761	0.3797
August	0.3863	0.3788	0.3825
September	0.3853	0.3772	0.3823
October	0.3820	0.3731	0.3782
November	0.3796	0.3721	0.3755
December	0.3757	0.3708	0.3733