2018 BAM to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

372.0239 CRC

YEARLY LOW

328.4031 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

348.4940 CRC

2018 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 372.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 328.4031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.6208 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 353.4885 to the December average rate of 348.3196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 372.0239 was up 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 356.9950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,860,120 CRC

2017 Average 1,635,594 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,642,016 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,103.97 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

363.2965

332.7386

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 351.5539, compared to 345.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 351.5539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 345.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 24.1509 CRC (High: 372.0239 / Low: 347.8731). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4101 CRC (High: 361.5276 / Low: 355.1174).

November Spread (Volatile) ±24.1509

March Spread (Stable) ±6.4101

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.3723 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 355.6564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 340.9571), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6993 (+4.31%).

2018 Avg (November) 355.6564

2017 Avg (November) 340.9571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	361.9095	345.9339	353.4885
February	364.6002	355.8262	360.7500
March	361.5276	355.1174	358.4356
April	358.7208	350.0933	355.7611
May	349.6667	333.9425	342.3887
June	342.9620	334.4506	338.4995
July	347.3925	336.2715	339.7239
August	341.1375	328.4031	335.2851
September	352.0912	341.0595	346.1888
October	356.8012	342.4971	347.4309
November	372.0239	347.8731	355.6564
December	353.9659	344.4314	348.3196