2023 MXN to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |