2018 CHF to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 623.4627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 563.3715.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.0913 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 590.4710 to the December average rate of 603.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 623.4627 was up 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 614.5738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CHF 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 587.7500, compared to 591.7314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9814 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 33.8113 CRC (High: 609.8320 / Low: 576.0207). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6974 CRC (High: 573.3928 / Low: 565.6954).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 17.0013 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 609.7463) against the same month in 2017 (average: 573.1495), the exchange rate shifted by +36.5968 (+6.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 609.8320 | 576.0207 | 590.4710 |
| February | 618.2118 | 603.5225 | 611.3414 |
| March | 607.8592 | 592.6732 | 599.8385 |
| April | 593.6401 | 571.6558 | 584.5497 |
| May | 575.1126 | 563.3715 | 567.5484 |
| June | 578.0691 | 568.4630 | 572.7507 |
| July | 573.3928 | 565.6954 | 570.4485 |
| August | 591.0069 | 568.6161 | 574.1148 |
| September | 603.8647 | 589.8967 | 597.9463 |
| October | 602.0055 | 587.3967 | 594.9001 |
| November | 623.4627 | 599.5290 | 609.7463 |
| December | 613.7311 | 597.9022 | 603.2324 |