YEARLY HIGH
426.9831 CRC
YEARLY LOW
382.1716 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
406.4724 CRC

2017 LYD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 426.9831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 382.1716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8115 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 385.2575 to the December average rate of 414.6032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 426.9831 was up 4.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 408.7037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,134,916 CRC
2016 Average 1,968,053 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,910,858 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,057.64 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

427.1732
381.4470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 395.3499, compared to 417.5950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.2450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 395.3499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.5950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 28.4371 CRC (High: 423.6067 / Low: 395.1696). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8217 CRC (High: 416.1286 / Low: 412.3069).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.4371
December Spread (Stable) ±3.8217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.9199 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 423.3627) against the same month in 2016 (average: 399.1131), the exchange rate shifted by +24.2496 (+6.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 423.3627
2016 Avg (September) 399.1131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 387.7919 382.1716 385.2575
February 394.1605 386.5486 390.3636
March 393.0836 387.7267 391.2729
April 395.8295 390.9270 392.9575
May 423.6067 395.1696 405.1996
June 409.0598 403.8438 407.0484
July 419.4290 404.6145 412.8889
August 423.9279 417.5790 421.4176
September 426.9831 414.8849 423.3627
October 420.6714 414.0098 417.4427
November 417.2784 412.8158 415.8547
December 416.1286 412.3069 414.6032