2023 NAD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |