YEARLY HIGH
134.8427 CRC
YEARLY LOW
110.8714 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.9832 CRC

2023 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 134.8427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 110.8714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9714 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.7683 to the December average rate of 112.7600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 134.8427 was down 14.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 157.3274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,696,854 CRC
2022 Average 2,938,202 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,217,427 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 479,427.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

134.8358
110.0250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 123.5068, compared to 114.4596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.5068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.4596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 10.0996 CRC (High: 134.8427 / Low: 124.7431). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0316 CRC (High: 113.6852 / Low: 111.6536).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.0996
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.4437 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 129.5081) against the same month in 2022 (average: 153.1604), the exchange rate shifted by -23.6523 (-15.44%).

2023 Avg (February) 129.5081
2022 Avg (February) 153.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.7826 129.6057 132.7683
February 134.8427 124.7431 129.5081
March 124.9364 119.3650 122.0643
April 123.2003 119.2551 121.0530
May 122.4819 116.0373 118.9947
June 118.1657 115.0179 116.6527
July 120.1241 115.4323 117.6258
August 120.5234 114.5240 116.7644
September 116.0179 112.9113 114.4217
October 114.1092 110.8714 112.0925
November 114.9341 111.2199 113.0929
December 113.6852 111.6536 112.7600