2017 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0646 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.8749 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9747 CRC

2017 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.0646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1897 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8922 to the December average rate of 1.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0646 was up 12.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,323 CRC

2016 Average 4,579 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,375 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.57 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0634

0.8766

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.9239, compared to 1.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0831 CRC (High: 1.0120 / Low: 0.9289). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 CRC (High: 0.9122 / Low: 0.8916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0831

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0479) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+11.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0479

2016 Avg (September) 0.9393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9024	0.8749	0.8922
February	0.9122	0.8916	0.9021
March	0.9195	0.8914	0.9083
April	0.9315	0.9009	0.9106
May	1.0120	0.9289	0.9587
June	0.9865	0.9620	0.9717
July	1.0267	0.9792	1.0041
August	1.0520	1.0298	1.0381
September	1.0646	1.0275	1.0479
October	1.0373	1.0091	1.0240
November	1.0292	1.0052	1.0172
December	1.0347	1.0111	1.0217