2023 PLN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

138.6976 CRC

YEARLY LOW

121.2653 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.0829 CRC

2023 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 138.6976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 121.2653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4323 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.5957 to the December average rate of 132.4150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 138.6976 was down 15.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 163.3006, 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 2,773,952 CRC

2022 Average 2,905,580 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,425,307 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,645.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

135.4184

123.3138

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 128.5194, compared to 129.6463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.5194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.6463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 11.3215 CRC (High: 138.6976 / Low: 127.3761). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1128 CRC (High: 134.0428 / Low: 130.9301).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.3215

December Spread (Stable) ±3.1128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.3792 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 132.5957) against the same month in 2022 (average: 158.8260), the exchange rate shifted by -26.2303 (-16.52%).

2023 Avg (January) 132.5957

2022 Avg (January) 158.8260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	138.6976	127.3761	132.5957
February	131.3864	124.5586	127.4902
March	127.4886	121.4540	124.5190
April	128.7511	124.4757	126.5874
May	131.0014	126.6101	128.6286
June	133.9210	128.0570	131.2953
July	137.6216	131.7485	134.4096
August	134.8448	129.3739	131.7017
September	130.0577	121.5457	124.3225
October	127.0047	121.2653	124.6061
November	134.8455	125.7090	130.4231
December	134.0428	130.9301	132.4150