YEARLY HIGH
296.6020 CRC
YEARLY LOW
273.6386 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.9192 CRC

2017 BBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 296.6020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 273.6386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9634 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.5405 to the December average rate of 282.9821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 296.6020 was up 7.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 277.1909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,483,010 CRC
2016 Average 1,358,647 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,368,193 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,816.93 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

289.7459
274.2491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 280.0049, compared to 285.8335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 285.8335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 18.6895 CRC (High: 296.6020 / Low: 277.9125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3854 CRC (High: 284.1851 / Low: 281.7997).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.6895
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.6688 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 284.4334) against the same month in 2016 (average: 268.2195), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2139 (+6.05%).

2017 Avg (May) 284.4334
2016 Avg (May) 268.2195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 278.1963 273.6386 275.5405
February 281.7469 275.2064 278.2557
March 281.0704 276.4578 278.8736
April 280.3126 277.2328 278.8972
May 296.6020 277.9125 284.4334
June 285.8636 282.7576 284.0291
July 287.5900 282.4001 285.6522
August 289.9022 286.4629 288.0477
September 291.1275 286.1200 288.4545
October 288.0971 283.5900 285.7856
November 285.8943 281.0141 284.0787
December 284.1851 281.7997 282.9821