YEARLY HIGH
0.3861 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3421 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3561 CRC

2018 CDF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.3861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.3421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0440 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3542 to the December average rate of 0.3682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3861 was down 19.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,930 CRC
2017 Average 1,954 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,710 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.13 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3787
0.3463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.3521, compared to 0.3601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0205 CRC (High: 0.3861 / Low: 0.3656). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CRC (High: 0.3512 / Low: 0.3497).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3760) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+3.97%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3760
2017 Avg (November) 0.3616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3616 0.3512 0.3542
February 0.3583 0.3506 0.3546
March 0.3528 0.3496 0.3516
April 0.3521 0.3491 0.3506
May 0.3512 0.3497 0.3505
June 0.3522 0.3500 0.3512
July 0.3623 0.3421 0.3501
August 0.3512 0.3466 0.3490
September 0.3571 0.3484 0.3541
October 0.3729 0.3544 0.3632
November 0.3861 0.3656 0.3760
December 0.3734 0.3642 0.3682