2017 SBD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 75.4681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 69.0432.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4248 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.1579 to the December average rate of 72.7893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 75.4681 was up 6.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 71.1698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SBD to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 71.5138, compared to 73.3765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8628 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.2772 CRC (High: 75.2204 / Low: 70.9432). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7498 CRC (High: 73.0966 / Low: 72.3468).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1308 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 74.3087) against the same month in 2016 (average: 70.2596), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0491 (+5.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.8186 | 69.0432 | 70.1579 |
| February | 72.6084 | 70.5823 | 71.4999 |
| March | 72.4061 | 71.2036 | 71.7739 |
| April | 72.1725 | 70.7102 | 71.3341 |
| May | 75.2204 | 70.9432 | 72.2047 |
| June | 73.1174 | 71.5734 | 72.1122 |
| July | 74.1543 | 71.9503 | 73.0065 |
| August | 75.2842 | 73.3556 | 74.4084 |
| September | 75.4681 | 72.9841 | 74.3087 |
| October | 73.5568 | 72.7815 | 73.1779 |
| November | 73.4299 | 70.7713 | 72.5684 |
| December | 73.0966 | 72.3468 | 72.7893 |