YEARLY HIGH
623.4627 CRC
YEARLY LOW
563.3715 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
589.7407 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,117,314 CRC
2017 Average 2,876,105 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,816,857 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,456.25 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

615.7207
563.1691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 587.7500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 591.7314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±33.8113
July Spread (Stable) ±7.6974

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 609.7463
2017 Avg (November) 573.1495

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