2018 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3479 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3158 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3244 CRC

2018 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.3479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.3158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0320 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3217 to the December average rate of 0.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3479 was up 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,739 CRC

2017 Average 1,643 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,579 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.17 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3410

0.3175

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.3210, compared to 0.3277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0183 CRC (High: 0.3479 / Low: 0.3296). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 CRC (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.3174).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+4.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3391

2017 Avg (November) 0.3236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3232	0.3181	0.3217
February	0.3257	0.3211	0.3236
March	0.3242	0.3187	0.3219
April	0.3219	0.3174	0.3195
May	0.3221	0.3158	0.3195
June	0.3225	0.3175	0.3198
July	0.3230	0.3176	0.3202
August	0.3231	0.3176	0.3197
September	0.3301	0.3231	0.3262
October	0.3380	0.3256	0.3301
November	0.3479	0.3296	0.3391
December	0.3362	0.3270	0.3312