YEARLY HIGH
1.0220 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.9507 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9772 CRC

2017 SOS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.9507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0713 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9539 to the December average rate of 0.9759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0220 was up 2.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,110 CRC
2016 Average 4,584 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 4,753 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356.58 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9999
0.9497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.9676, compared to 0.9867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0580 CRC (High: 1.0220 / Low: 0.9640). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 CRC (High: 0.9668 / Low: 0.9566).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0580
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.9829) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0949 (+10.68%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.9829
2016 Avg (May) 0.8881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9629 0.9507 0.9539
February 0.9720 0.9518 0.9610
March 0.9735 0.9559 0.9649
April 0.9668 0.9566 0.9623
May 1.0220 0.9640 0.9829
June 0.9879 0.9689 0.9808
July 0.9953 0.9791 0.9885
August 1.0072 0.9787 0.9957
September 1.0013 0.9739 0.9930
October 0.9966 0.9715 0.9864
November 0.9907 0.9518 0.9809
December 0.9833 0.9538 0.9759