YEARLY HIGH
62.3313 CRC
YEARLY LOW
54.0255 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3620 CRC

2017 MAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 62.3313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 54.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3059 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.7798 to the December average rate of 60.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 62.3313 was up 9.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.1347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 311,657 CRC
2016 Average 277,246 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 270,127 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,529.38 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

62.2753
54.0983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 56.2374, compared to 60.4866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.2374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.4866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.3937 CRC (High: 60.6621 / Low: 56.2684). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8747 CRC (High: 60.5421 / Low: 59.6674).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3937
November Spread (Stable) ±0.8747

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 1.0970 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 61.5939) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.6515), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9424 (+8.72%).

2017 Avg (September) 61.5939
2016 Avg (September) 56.6515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3113 54.0255 54.7798
February 55.7686 54.7653 55.2946
March 56.0134 54.8671 55.5825
April 56.4989 55.2264 55.6251
May 60.6621 56.2684 57.8674
June 58.8293 57.8631 58.2747
July 60.5024 58.4828 59.6296
August 61.8280 60.6135 61.0277
September 62.3313 60.3642 61.5939
October 61.1543 59.9056 60.4969
November 60.5421 59.6674 60.1030
December 60.5131 59.5518 60.0687