YEARLY HIGH
164.6203 CRC
YEARLY LOW
130.7123 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.3561 CRC

2017 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 164.6203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 130.7123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.9080 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.2305 to the December average rate of 159.5402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 164.6203 was up 13.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 145.0390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,292,406 CRC
2016 Average 2,758,331 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,614,247 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 678,159.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

163.6368
131.5572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 142.2044, compared to 158.5079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.3036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.2044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.5079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 14.3275 CRC (High: 158.6616 / Low: 144.3341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8827 CRC (High: 138.9657 / Low: 136.0830).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.3275
February Spread (Stable) ±2.8827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.4551 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 160.9635) against the same month in 2016 (average: 142.8215), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1420 (+12.70%).

2017 Avg (September) 160.9635
2016 Avg (September) 142.8215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.0644 130.7123 134.2305
February 138.9657 136.0830 137.4080
March 142.2748 136.0367 139.1510
April 144.6681 139.2899 141.0452
May 158.6616 144.3341 149.8500
June 153.0565 148.4495 151.5415
July 158.3437 151.8285 155.5580
August 162.2077 158.0859 159.6289
September 164.6203 155.8530 160.9635
October 159.4381 155.6816 157.5083
November 160.3711 155.3653 157.8487
December 162.3421 158.0762 159.5402