YEARLY HIGH
35.0145 CRC
YEARLY LOW
26.2277 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3412 CRC

2023 NAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 35.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 26.2277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7869 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6581 to the December average rate of 28.1110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.0145 was down 22.96% compared to the 2022 peak of 45.4471, 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 175,073 CRC
2022 Average 198,935 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 131,138 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,934.38 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

34.2605
27.0317
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 30.2717, compared to 28.4107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.9479 CRC (High: 33.2470 / Low: 30.2992). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7747 CRC (High: 28.6421 / Low: 27.8674).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9479
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 33.6581) against the same month in 2022 (average: 41.2151), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5570 (-18.34%).

2023 Avg (January) 33.6581
2022 Avg (January) 41.2151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0145 32.0927 33.6581
February 33.2470 30.2992 31.6268
March 30.7769 29.0669 29.8532
April 30.4304 28.9184 29.4699
May 29.7178 27.2523 28.1806
June 29.7411 27.3450 28.8417
July 30.6525 28.5948 29.6176
August 29.8473 27.0014 28.5674
September 28.6421 27.8674 28.2280
October 28.3180 26.2277 27.6341
November 29.1616 26.5408 28.3061
December 28.9030 27.5291 28.1110