2018 BTN to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BTN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BTN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 8.9754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 7.9011.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0743 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9143 to the December average rate of 8.4734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.9754 was down 8.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.8488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BTN to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.6512, compared to 8.2439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4073 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3674 CRC (High: 8.6635 / Low: 8.2961). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0695 CRC (High: 8.2929 / Low: 8.2233).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2365 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 8.8733) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.2969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5763 (+6.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9620 | 8.8386 | 8.9143 |
| February | 8.9754 | 8.7458 | 8.8733 |
| March | 8.7896 | 8.6955 | 8.7430 |
| April | 8.7443 | 8.4577 | 8.6227 |
| May | 8.5193 | 8.2818 | 8.3862 |
| June | 8.4655 | 8.2644 | 8.3676 |
| July | 8.2929 | 8.2233 | 8.2599 |
| August | 8.2860 | 8.0534 | 8.1630 |
| September | 8.1509 | 7.9534 | 8.0378 |
| October | 8.1887 | 7.9011 | 8.0353 |
| November | 8.6233 | 8.2713 | 8.4939 |
| December | 8.6635 | 8.2961 | 8.4734 |