YEARLY HIGH
44.0696 CRC
YEARLY LOW
40.2059 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.6696 CRC

2017 SCR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 44.0696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 40.2059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8637 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2078 to the December average rate of 40.6370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.0696 was up 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.2729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 220,348 CRC
2016 Average 204,861 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 201,030 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,318.54 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.6179
40.4569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 41.5961, compared to 41.7430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.5961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3.2252 CRC (High: 44.0696 / Low: 40.8444). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7438 CRC (High: 43.4811 / Low: 41.7373).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2252
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6133 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 42.0058) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.2675), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7383 (+4.32%).

2017 Avg (May) 42.0058
2016 Avg (May) 40.2675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.3470 40.5459 41.2078
February 42.4675 40.5308 41.3722
March 43.2971 40.7236 41.4286
April 42.7674 40.7739 41.3868
May 44.0696 40.8444 42.0058
June 43.4625 40.9778 42.1752
July 43.7173 41.1707 42.2059
August 43.8245 41.9911 42.4378
September 43.4811 41.7373 42.3320
October 43.0256 40.5716 41.7294
November 42.7801 40.2059 41.1161
December 42.3539 40.2286 40.6370