2018 BGN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

365.5934 CRC

YEARLY LOW

329.2013 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

348.1598 CRC

2018 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 365.5934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 329.2013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3921 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 353.8149 to the December average rate of 348.1348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 365.5934 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 357.3333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,827,967 CRC

2017 Average 1,636,029 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,646,006 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,960.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

363.2779

332.3182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 351.5010, compared to 344.8186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 351.5010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 344.8186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 19.6321 CRC (High: 365.5934 / Low: 345.9613). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8244 CRC (High: 340.9225 / Low: 337.0981).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.6321

July Spread (Stable) ±3.8244

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 13.0585 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.0585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 354.5472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 341.1780), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3692 (+3.92%).

2018 Avg (November) 354.5472

2017 Avg (November) 341.1780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	361.9774	346.2391	353.8149
February	364.6926	355.3770	360.6979
March	361.6647	355.1058	358.4463
April	358.2526	349.7819	355.2895
May	347.4501	334.1078	342.2310
June	342.3901	335.5303	338.5264
July	340.9225	337.0981	339.0410
August	340.9906	329.2013	334.8982
September	348.2496	339.4880	344.9989
October	352.2413	342.3759	347.2913
November	365.5934	345.9613	354.5472
December	353.9844	344.8733	348.1348