YEARLY HIGH
2.3700 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.1899 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2613 CRC

2017 YER to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 2.3700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.1899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1800 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2035 to the December average rate of 2.2612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3700 was down 5.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,850 CRC
2016 Average 11,342 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 10,950 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 900.11 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3149
2.1933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.2386, compared to 2.2840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1494 CRC (High: 2.3700 / Low: 2.2206). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 CRC (High: 2.2709 / Low: 2.2515).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.2728) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1251 (+5.82%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.2728
2016 Avg (May) 2.1477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2274 2.1899 2.2035
February 2.2533 2.2029 2.2249
March 2.2505 2.2106 2.2319
April 2.2400 2.2156 2.2287
May 2.3700 2.2206 2.2728
June 2.2846 2.2597 2.2697
July 2.2980 2.2569 2.2824
August 2.3169 2.2887 2.3023
September 2.3261 2.2862 2.3048
October 2.3020 2.2659 2.2833
November 2.2851 2.2455 2.2701
December 2.2709 2.2515 2.2612