2018 BWP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.2851 CRC

YEARLY LOW

52.1453 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.6452 CRC

2018 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 60.2851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 52.1453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1398 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.2147 to the December average rate of 55.9674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60.2851 was up 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 57.9242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 301,426 CRC

2017 Average 273,652 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 260,726 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,699.14 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

60.3735

53.0880

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 58.0889, compared to 55.2014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.0889

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.2014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.1269 CRC (High: 55.2722 / Low: 52.1453). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0229 CRC (High: 59.9231 / Low: 58.9002).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.1269

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0229

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.5711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 59.7664) against the same month in 2017 (average: 53.2308), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5355 (+12.28%).

2018 Avg (February) 59.7664

2017 Avg (February) 53.2308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.5963	57.3234	58.2147
February	60.2851	59.1946	59.7664
March	59.9231	58.9002	59.4335
April	59.2905	57.5237	58.6008
May	57.8040	56.3313	57.0446
June	57.0296	54.2829	55.4736
July	55.5528	54.2621	55.0464
August	55.2722	52.1453	53.7086
September	54.8384	52.2689	53.6951
October	56.0057	53.9364	55.4209
November	59.1787	56.3536	57.3699
December	57.3121	55.4272	55.9674