2018 AZN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

366.9183 CRC

YEARLY LOW

331.3772 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

339.2402 CRC

2018 AZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 366.9183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 331.3772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5411 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.1283 to the December average rate of 351.5688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 366.9183 was up 4.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 351.0083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,834,592 CRC

2017 Average 1,647,184 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,656,886 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,705.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

361.0208

329.8199

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 334.4579, compared to 344.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 334.4579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 344.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 16.3178 CRC (High: 356.4369 / Low: 340.1191). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1895 CRC (High: 332.9868 / Low: 331.7974).

October Spread (Volatile) ±16.3178

May Spread (Stable) ±1.1895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.8519 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 358.4208) against the same month in 2017 (average: 334.4564), the exchange rate shifted by +23.9643 (+7.17%).

2018 Avg (November) 358.4208

2017 Avg (November) 334.4564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	337.0155	332.4340	335.1283
February	339.6150	333.7824	338.1427
March	337.6625	332.6285	335.3261
April	334.5557	331.3772	332.6194
May	332.9868	331.7974	332.4200
June	334.0383	331.9883	333.1112
July	334.0788	332.8138	333.1692
August	336.0672	332.5874	333.4440
September	343.5680	336.0672	340.1874
October	356.4369	340.1191	347.3443
November	366.9183	351.5353	358.4208
December	355.2132	350.2144	351.5688