2018 AUD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

462.0648 CRC

YEARLY LOW

410.5393 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

430.9150 CRC

2018 AUD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 462.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 410.5393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.5255 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 451.2096 to the December average rate of 428.5474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 462.0648 was down 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 467.6282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,310,324 CRC

2017 Average 2,170,388 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,052,696 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 257,627.31 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

454.7374

412.4036

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 437.8815, compared to 423.9486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.9329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 437.8815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 423.9486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 22.2079 CRC (High: 443.2967 / Low: 421.0888). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2626 CRC (High: 429.3448 / Low: 422.0822).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.2079

May Spread (Stable) ±7.2626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 13.8030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 451.2096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 411.0202), the exchange rate shifted by +40.1893 (+9.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 451.2096

2017 Avg (January) 411.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	462.0648	440.7546	451.2096
February	456.2101	442.5315	449.3966
March	448.9669	434.3174	440.9897
April	440.9154	426.5625	434.7934
May	429.3448	422.0822	426.0591
June	435.1397	417.0730	424.8405
July	423.6870	416.0326	420.0789
August	421.3849	410.5393	415.9314
September	422.3094	411.3121	416.8638
October	429.7781	410.8920	419.9194
November	454.3926	434.4434	442.3505
December	443.2967	421.0888	428.5474