2018 ARS to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.8052 CRC

YEARLY LOW

14.0308 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.9611 CRC

2018 ARS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 30.8052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 14.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7744 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8568 to the December average rate of 15.8354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.8052 was down 16.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.0609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154,026 CRC

2017 Average 171,305 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 70,154 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,871.79 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.3391

13.5523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 26.6990, compared to 17.2232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6990

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.0905 CRC (High: 20.8078 / Low: 14.7173). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3259 CRC (High: 28.2943 / Low: 27.9683).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.0905

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.1027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 29.8568) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.6935), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8366 (-13.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 29.8568

2017 Avg (January) 34.6935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.8052	28.8602	29.8568
February	29.3748	28.1771	28.8088
March	28.2943	27.9683	28.1237
April	28.1461	27.5121	27.9699
May	27.3734	22.6590	24.1041
June	22.7950	19.6264	21.3304
July	20.8572	19.5844	20.5431
August	20.8078	14.7173	19.1372
September	15.7943	14.0308	15.0345
October	16.9072	14.6690	15.9844
November	17.6034	15.4607	16.8048
December	16.3875	15.5608	15.8354