YEARLY HIGH
88.7366 CRC
YEARLY LOW
80.6486 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.3089 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 443,683 CRC
2016 Average 440,987 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 403,243 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,439.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

86.6571
83.1530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.0956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.5223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2134
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (May) 85.2034
2016 Avg (May) 88.0794

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