YEARLY HIGH
5.3086 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.6786 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9123 CRC

2023 XPF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XPF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.3086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 4.6786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6299 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1950 to the December average rate of 4.8071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3086 was down 14.08% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.1785, 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 26,543 CRC
2022 Average 28,491 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 23,393 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,149.57 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2435
4.6608
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 4.9837, compared to 4.8410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.2880 CRC (High: 5.2357 / Low: 4.9477). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0865 CRC (High: 4.7652 / Low: 4.6786).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2880
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1698 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.1950) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.0610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8660 (-14.29%).

2023 Avg (January) 5.1950
2022 Avg (January) 6.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3086 5.0268 5.1950
February 5.2357 4.9477 5.0686
March 4.9916 4.7922 4.8988
April 4.9940 4.8846 4.9321
May 5.1055 4.8242 4.9006
June 4.9769 4.8164 4.9070
July 5.1262 4.9275 5.0057
August 5.0274 4.8454 4.9207
September 4.8747 4.7314 4.7926
October 4.7652 4.6786 4.7094
November 4.8818 4.7079 4.8102
December 4.8471 4.7578 4.8071