YEARLY HIGH
57.6546 CRC
YEARLY LOW
51.3997 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5118 CRC

2023 MAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 57.6546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 51.3997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2550 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.1655 to the December average rate of 52.3047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 57.6546 was down 17.06% compared to the 2022 peak of 69.5125, 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 288,273 CRC
2022 Average 318,646 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 256,998 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,274.81 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

56.6044
51.3380
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 53.9436, compared to 53.0800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.9436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.0800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 3.5591 CRC (High: 57.6546 / Low: 54.0955). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0437 CRC (High: 52.4434 / Low: 51.3997).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5591
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0411 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 56.1655) against the same month in 2022 (average: 68.7684), the exchange rate shifted by -12.6029 (-18.33%).

2023 Avg (January) 56.1655
2022 Avg (January) 68.7684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.6546 54.0955 56.1655
February 56.9056 53.5479 54.8683
March 53.8432 52.1098 52.8272
April 53.9711 52.3965 52.8778
May 54.4349 52.2813 53.1832
June 54.8567 52.6181 53.7393
July 56.4829 54.7700 55.4726
August 55.8215 52.9834 54.3688
September 52.8202 51.6028 52.3439
October 52.4434 51.3997 51.7768
November 52.7503 51.5273 52.2132
December 52.8952 51.7475 52.3047