YEARLY HIGH
46.0225 CRC
YEARLY LOW
39.4069 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.5649 CRC

2017 NAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 46.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 39.4069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6157 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.7087 to the December average rate of 43.1557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.0225 was up 10.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.5159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,113 CRC
2016 Average 185,592 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 197,034 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,078.34 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.4716
39.9534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 42.4248, compared to 42.7051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.8808 CRC (High: 46.0225 / Low: 41.1417). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5661 CRC (High: 44.9200 / Low: 43.3539).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.8808
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 42.9509) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.0813), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8696 (+22.43%).

2017 Avg (May) 42.9509
2016 Avg (May) 35.0813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.6658 40.0573 40.7087
February 43.4104 41.0312 42.1411
March 44.7385 41.5739 43.2231
April 43.0118 39.9989 41.4297
May 46.0225 41.1417 42.9509
June 44.9200 43.3539 44.0951
July 44.4853 41.8727 43.5680
August 44.4629 42.7271 43.5487
September 45.0998 42.1189 43.8643
October 43.0621 40.1791 41.7643
November 41.3991 39.4069 40.3299
December 46.0158 41.1984 43.1557