YEARLY HIGH
32.4561 CRC
YEARLY LOW
28.3077 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5620 CRC

2023 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 32.4561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 28.3077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1484 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3046 to the December average rate of 30.5944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 32.4561 was down 7.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 35.0022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,622,804 CRC
2022 Average 1,604,446 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,415,384 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,419.56 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

32.1784
29.1587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 30.2713, compared to 30.8526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 2.8349 CRC (High: 31.1426 / Low: 28.3077). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5802 CRC (High: 30.8009 / Low: 30.2206).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8349
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5548 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 31.9268) against the same month in 2022 (average: 33.1847), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2579 (-3.79%).

2023 Avg (July) 31.9268
2022 Avg (July) 33.1847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9142 29.3069 30.3046
February 31.0917 29.5435 30.3918
March 31.1426 28.3077 29.6556
April 29.9456 29.2678 29.6439
May 30.6654 29.8281 30.3187
June 31.7346 30.6975 31.3136
July 32.4561 31.4279 31.9268
August 32.2904 31.2330 31.6865
September 31.5471 30.4420 30.9652
October 30.7731 28.9301 29.4104
November 31.0437 29.8383 30.5327
December 30.8009 30.2206 30.5944