2018 BRL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

180.8257 CRC

YEARLY LOW

137.3737 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.8427 CRC

2018 BRL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 180.8257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 137.3737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.4520 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.8271 to the December average rate of 153.8508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 180.8257 was down 3.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 187.9519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,520,642 CRC

2017 Average 4,433,109 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,434,343 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,086,298.96 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

180.3748

137.8027

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 166.3962, compared to 151.2893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.3962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.2893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 19.5058 CRC (High: 163.6277 / Low: 144.1219). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6456 CRC (High: 155.8178 / Low: 152.1722).

October Spread (Volatile) ±19.5058

December Spread (Stable) ±3.6456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.2828 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 176.8271) against the same month in 2017 (average: 172.4402), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3869 (+2.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 176.8271

2017 Avg (January) 172.4402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	180.8257	170.6071	176.8271
February	179.1809	173.9453	175.8921
March	177.6090	170.4148	173.3904
April	171.5501	161.4725	166.1914
May	161.6233	151.0925	155.9086
June	152.9443	145.3050	150.1674
July	153.8544	144.1670	148.5610
August	153.1335	137.3737	144.9510
September	144.5935	137.8170	141.3504
October	163.6277	144.1219	157.4267
November	167.3844	153.3129	161.5960
December	155.8178	152.1722	153.8508