YEARLY HIGH
443.1885 CRC
YEARLY LOW
385.8085 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
403.4461 CRC

2023 SGD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SGD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 443.1885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 385.8085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3800 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.8437 to the December average rate of 394.4627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 443.1885 was down 11.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 499.1395, 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 2,215,943 CRC
2022 Average 2,340,467 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,929,042 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,900.20 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

438.3727
384.0242
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 411.5024, compared to 395.3898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 411.5024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 395.3898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 25.7400 CRC (High: 438.9310 / Low: 413.1910). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9575 CRC (High: 397.3898 / Low: 392.4323).

February Spread (Volatile) ±25.7400
December Spread (Stable) ±4.9575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 17.0782 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.0782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 433.8437) against the same month in 2022 (average: 472.9732), the exchange rate shifted by -39.1295 (-8.27%).

2023 Avg (January) 433.8437
2022 Avg (January) 472.9732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 443.1885 420.2269 433.8437
February 438.9310 413.1910 423.9724
March 416.0729 399.1141 406.8942
April 409.6434 397.7003 402.1104
May 409.9813 396.1696 401.1288
June 405.3553 397.8853 401.0648
July 412.0650 398.7564 404.6285
August 408.3242 392.2709 398.3887
September 398.5060 388.3536 392.8292
October 392.8719 385.8085 388.5532
November 397.9618 388.2674 393.4762
December 397.3898 392.4323 394.4627