YEARLY HIGH
376.0260 CRC
YEARLY LOW
307.6991 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
332.8423 CRC

2023 NZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 376.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 307.6991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.3269 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 368.0917 to the December average rate of 327.1056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 376.0260 was down 18.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 460.8496, 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 1,880,130 CRC
2022 Average 2,052,419 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,538,496 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,634.27 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

373.5445
308.1113
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 343.2143, compared to 322.4703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.7440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 343.2143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.4703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 24.9761 CRC (High: 368.0559 / Low: 343.0797). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6529 CRC (High: 330.5337 / Low: 322.8807).

February Spread (Volatile) ±24.9761
December Spread (Stable) ±7.6529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 16.2978 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 368.0917) against the same month in 2022 (average: 430.5948), the exchange rate shifted by -62.5031 (-14.52%).

2023 Avg (January) 368.0917
2022 Avg (January) 430.5948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 376.0260 355.5277 368.0917
February 368.0559 343.0797 354.9608
March 349.1225 334.1917 338.6630
April 342.8781 325.3099 332.6118
May 344.3151 324.6514 333.6450
June 337.8159 324.3044 331.3136
July 348.3589 330.4102 336.1791
August 334.6042 315.4115 322.3054
September 321.1982 312.5244 317.4931
October 323.4438 307.6991 313.5641
November 326.1909 311.4497 318.1746
December 330.5337 322.8807 327.1056