YEARLY HIGH
431.5014 CRC
YEARLY LOW
381.2003 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
402.3338 CRC

2017 NZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 431.5014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 381.2003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.3012 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 392.5663 to the December average rate of 394.3330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 431.5014 was up 5.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 410.6221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,157,507 CRC
2016 Average 1,895,441 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,906,001 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,505.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

424.2287
385.8099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 396.5774, compared to 408.0902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.5128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 396.5774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 408.0902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 37.0337 CRC (High: 419.0477 / Low: 382.0140). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6340 CRC (High: 392.4673 / Low: 383.8333).

May Spread (Volatile) ±37.0337
April Spread (Stable) ±8.6340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 15.5061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 421.0271) against the same month in 2016 (average: 390.2022), the exchange rate shifted by +30.8249 (+7.90%).

2017 Avg (July) 421.0271
2016 Avg (July) 390.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.3980 381.2003 392.5663
February 406.2906 397.0676 401.6571
March 396.7417 383.4978 390.6010
April 392.4673 383.8333 389.0115
May 419.0477 382.0140 395.2003
June 415.8051 403.5517 410.4282
July 431.5014 407.8604 421.0271
August 427.3289 411.5707 420.9487
September 422.8505 412.5561 418.2455
October 415.8911 389.8612 402.7394
November 397.0385 386.2315 391.2475
December 401.5289 385.5780 394.3330