2017 SDG to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SDG to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SDG to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 88.7366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 80.6486.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0879 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.6560 to the December average rate of 84.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 88.7366 was down 2.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 90.9259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SDG 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 85.0956, compared to 85.5223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4267 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 5.2134 CRC (High: 88.7366 / Low: 83.5232). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4431 CRC (High: 83.6735 / Low: 83.2304).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4709 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 85.2034) against the same month in 2016 (average: 88.0794), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8760 (-3.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.3896 | 84.8182 | 85.6560 |
| February | 87.5686 | 83.1922 | 86.3172 |
| March | 87.5222 | 83.0764 | 84.8462 |
| April | 83.6735 | 83.2304 | 83.4450 |
| May | 88.7366 | 83.5232 | 85.2034 |
| June | 85.6539 | 84.5314 | 85.1059 |
| July | 86.2476 | 84.5744 | 85.6570 |
| August | 86.7430 | 85.5599 | 86.3651 |
| September | 87.1639 | 85.7288 | 86.3196 |
| October | 86.0630 | 84.9440 | 85.5677 |
| November | 85.6470 | 84.5957 | 85.0973 |
| December | 85.1492 | 80.6486 | 84.1268 |