2017 SGD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

432.4141 CRC

YEARLY LOW

380.1403 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

410.0527 CRC

2017 SGD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 432.4141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 380.1403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.2738 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 385.5752 to the December average rate of 420.4173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 432.4141 was up 5.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 409.5224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,162,071 CRC

2016 Average 1,968,966 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,900,701 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,369.18 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

431.5190

381.3985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 398.8591, compared to 421.2462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.3871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.8591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.2462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 32.4579 CRC (High: 429.3757 / Low: 396.9178). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5012 CRC (High: 421.4508 / Low: 416.9496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.4579

November Spread (Stable) ±4.5012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.9683 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 427.3423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 405.0780), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2643 (+5.50%).

2017 Avg (September) 427.3423

2016 Avg (September) 405.0780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	390.7620	380.1403	385.5752
February	399.1960	388.0072	393.3582
March	399.4965	391.3082	396.9017
April	401.3209	396.6671	398.9071
May	429.3757	396.9178	407.9320
June	414.1042	407.2896	410.4806
July	423.4466	408.9022	416.9150
August	426.6063	421.1443	423.3845
September	432.4141	421.4465	427.3423
October	425.5455	416.6109	420.3741
November	421.4508	416.9496	419.0440
December	422.8034	416.6650	420.4173