2017 SAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

158.1772 CRC

YEARLY LOW

146.0825 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.8763 CRC

2017 SAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 158.1772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 146.0825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0947 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.9679 to the December average rate of 150.9209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 158.1772 was up 7.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 147.8189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 790,886 CRC

2016 Average 724,547 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 730,412 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,473.43 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

154.5195

146.2814

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 149.3163, compared to 152.4362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.3163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.4362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 9.9690 CRC (High: 158.1772 / Low: 148.2081). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2681 CRC (High: 151.5492 / Low: 150.2812).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.9690

December Spread (Stable) ±1.2681

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 1.4244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 151.6815) against the same month in 2016 (average: 143.0238), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6577 (+6.05%).

2017 Avg (May) 151.6815

2016 Avg (May) 143.0238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	148.6767	146.0825	146.9679
February	150.2430	146.8920	148.3526
March	149.9102	147.4239	148.7245
April	149.4881	147.8555	148.7041
May	158.1772	148.2081	151.6815
June	152.4606	150.7920	151.4671
July	153.3793	150.5993	152.3394
August	154.6042	152.7721	153.6178
September	155.2556	152.5811	153.8330
October	153.6436	151.2359	152.4086
November	152.4526	149.8662	151.4975
December	151.5492	150.2812	150.9209