2017 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.2349 CRC

YEARLY LOW

39.2955 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.5673 CRC

2017 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 46.2349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 39.2955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9394 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5863 to the December average rate of 43.3083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.2349 was up 10.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.6817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,311,743 CRC

2016 Average 1,855,706 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,964,775 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 346,968.28 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.4317

39.9482

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 42.4223, compared to 42.7122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 5.4996 CRC (High: 46.2349 / Low: 40.7352). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7271 CRC (High: 41.6335 / Low: 39.9064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.4996

January Spread (Stable) ±1.7271

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 2.1167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 42.9395) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.0785), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8610 (+22.41%).

2017 Avg (May) 42.9395

2016 Avg (May) 35.0785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.6335	39.9064	40.5863
February	43.6620	41.0225	42.2359
March	44.8191	41.3297	43.1753
April	42.7548	40.0460	41.5389
May	46.2349	40.7352	42.9395
June	45.0868	43.2692	44.0581
July	44.5091	41.6949	43.5383
August	44.5136	42.7053	43.5127
September	45.0632	42.1948	43.8543
October	43.1841	40.0216	41.7377
November	41.4939	39.2955	40.3218
December	46.0923	41.1622	43.3083