YEARLY HIGH
46.0302 CRC
YEARLY LOW
39.2434 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.5512 CRC

2017 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 46.0302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 39.2434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7868 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.6881 to the December average rate of 43.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.0302 was up 10.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.5229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,151 CRC
2016 Average 185,575 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 196,217 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,934.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.5004
39.8824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 42.4223, compared to 42.6802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.6802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.9431 CRC (High: 46.0302 / Low: 41.0871). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4923 CRC (High: 44.9111 / Low: 43.4188).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.9431
June Spread (Stable) ±1.4923

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 2.1430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 42.9535) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.0821), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8714 (+22.44%).

2017 Avg (May) 42.9535
2016 Avg (May) 35.0821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4903 39.9894 40.6881
February 43.3363 40.9898 42.1412
March 44.5543 41.5955 43.2007
April 42.9944 39.9989 41.4345
May 46.0302 41.0871 42.9535
June 44.9111 43.4188 44.1155
July 44.5119 41.9120 43.5022
August 44.3944 42.6348 43.5292
September 45.1203 42.2635 43.9026
October 42.9436 40.1630 41.7596
November 41.3715 39.2434 40.2672
December 45.9899 41.0637 43.1201