2018 BND to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

446.7930 CRC

YEARLY LOW

374.7758 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

410.9864 CRC

2018 BND to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 446.7930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 374.7758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.0172 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 429.1580 to the December average rate of 381.5589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 446.7930 was up 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 433.1615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,233,965 CRC

2017 Average 2,050,837 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,873,879 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 360,085.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

438.3156

371.4873

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 423.1953, compared to 398.7776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.4176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.1953

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.7776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 67.0469 CRC (High: 446.7930 / Low: 379.7460). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7744 CRC (High: 435.1879 / Low: 430.4135).

November Spread (Volatile) ±67.0469

February Spread (Stable) ±4.7744

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 39.6357 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -39.6357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 421.1946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 419.1914), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0033 (+0.48%).

2018 Avg (November) 421.1946

2017 Avg (November) 419.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	436.7215	422.6956	429.1580
February	435.1879	430.4135	432.7466
March	435.1592	429.5334	432.2135
April	433.2936	423.1921	430.0034
May	428.5677	388.0121	418.9437
June	427.7681	375.3046	396.1063
July	422.2400	374.9893	400.7256
August	415.1011	374.7758	377.0563
September	424.4278	378.6735	392.2266
October	430.6394	410.5436	419.9037
November	446.7930	379.7460	421.1946
December	436.2668	378.3136	381.5589