YEARLY HIGH
20.9958 CRC
YEARLY LOW
18.8031 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7538 CRC

2017 UYU to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 20.9958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.8031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1927 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2787 to the December average rate of 19.5875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.9958 was up 6.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.7157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,979 CRC
2016 Average 90,432 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 94,016 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,963.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.3459
19.1817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 19.7577, compared to 19.7499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.1481 CRC (High: 20.9958 / Low: 19.8477). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2442 CRC (High: 19.7074 / Low: 19.4633).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1481
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2442

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 0.4842 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 20.2488) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.0440), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2048 (+18.80%).

2017 Avg (May) 20.2488
2016 Avg (May) 17.0440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6244 18.8031 19.2787
February 19.8793 19.3454 19.6473
March 19.9439 19.3937 19.7276
April 19.9408 19.4246 19.6022
May 20.9958 19.8477 20.2488
June 20.2071 19.9055 20.0418
July 20.2185 19.5136 19.9672
August 20.2983 19.8760 20.1331
September 20.1866 19.5159 19.9380
October 19.6853 19.1001 19.4537
November 19.6579 19.2111 19.4198
December 19.7074 19.4633 19.5875