YEARLY HIGH
5.8522 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.8190 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3522 CRC

2017 XPF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5.8522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.8190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0332 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8980 to the December average rate of 5.6165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8522 was up 11.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,261 CRC
2016 Average 25,208 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 24,095 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,165.75 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8462
4.8118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 5.0681, compared to 5.6362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4631 CRC (High: 5.3460 / Low: 4.8829). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1218 CRC (High: 5.7825 / Low: 5.6607).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4631
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1218

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 0.1312 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.7600) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5811 (+11.22%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.7600
2016 Avg (September) 5.1789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9692 4.8190 4.8980
February 5.3460 4.8829 4.9623
March 5.0504 4.8738 4.9791
April 5.1077 4.9398 4.9908
May 5.5306 5.0900 5.2540
June 5.4138 5.2716 5.3244
July 5.6435 5.3593 5.5138
August 5.7825 5.6607 5.7064
September 5.8522 5.6480 5.7600
October 5.7019 5.5472 5.6288
November 5.6572 5.5254 5.5916
December 5.6876 5.5578 5.6165