YEARLY HIGH
9.6060 CRC
YEARLY LOW
7.7023 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8452 CRC

2017 MZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 9.6060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 7.7023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9038 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7920 to the December average rate of 9.4754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.6060 was down 19.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.9901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,030 CRC
2016 Average 44,830 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 38,511 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,518.82 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.6438
7.6236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 8.2880, compared to 9.4023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.6003 CRC (High: 9.5729 / Low: 7.9725). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1488 CRC (High: 9.4410 / Low: 9.2922).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1488

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9.4754) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.5531), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9224 (+25.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 9.4754
2016 Avg (December) 7.5531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9056 7.7023 7.7920
February 8.0617 7.8139 7.9169
March 8.2126 7.8428 8.0618
April 8.5642 8.1410 8.4281
May 8.8032 7.9553 8.4020
June 9.5729 7.9725 9.1272
July 9.5863 9.3127 9.4399
August 9.5322 9.3691 9.4270
September 9.5038 9.2284 9.3757
October 9.4410 9.2922 9.3600
November 9.3977 9.2274 9.3358
December 9.6060 9.2756 9.4754