YEARLY HIGH
476.1813 CRC
YEARLY LOW
425.2515 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
444.9793 CRC

2018 CAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 476.1813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 425.2515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.9298 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 456.2865 to the December average rate of 445.0512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 476.1813 was down 0.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 479.1168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,380,907 CRC
2017 Average 2,182,874 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,126,258 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,649.08 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

465.5056
428.9790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 444.4110, compared to 445.5477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 444.4110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 445.5477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 25.8067 CRC (High: 476.1813 / Low: 450.3746). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4505 CRC (High: 435.4270 / Low: 427.9764).

November Spread (Volatile) ±25.8067
July Spread (Stable) ±7.4505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 17.4105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.4105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 462.4617) against the same month in 2017 (average: 445.3504), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1113 (+3.84%).

2018 Avg (November) 462.4617
2017 Avg (November) 445.3504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 462.3406 450.0687 456.2865
February 462.8557 444.1053 454.2196
March 444.9234 433.0505 439.7852
April 450.9898 438.9262 444.3473
May 443.7888 434.0901 439.6521
June 440.0421 425.2515 432.1751
July 435.4270 427.9764 432.0229
August 441.2145 430.9324 435.1905
September 451.2366 437.0732 444.5686
October 461.1588 449.7502 453.9911
November 476.1813 450.3746 462.4617
December 453.5775 438.5737 445.0512