2018 CNY to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

91.4414 CRC

YEARLY LOW

81.8315 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

87.2553 CRC

2018 CNY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 91.4414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 81.8315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6099 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2724 to the December average rate of 86.8424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 91.4414 was up 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.5359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,286,035 CRC

2017 Average 2,094,762 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,045,787 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,248.29 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

91.0799

82.1820

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 89.1557, compared to 85.3548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.1557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.3548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.2693 CRC (High: 90.2715 / Low: 86.0021). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8725 CRC (High: 90.3307 / Low: 89.4582).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.2693

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8725

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.2290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 90.3384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.9471), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3913 (+11.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 90.3384

2017 Avg (February) 80.9471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.2425	86.6663	88.2724
February	91.4414	89.6991	90.3384
March	90.3307	89.4582	89.9186
April	90.4226	89.2058	89.8774
May	89.5989	88.0870	88.8332
June	88.7512	85.6123	87.6940
July	85.7266	83.1395	84.4650
August	83.7683	81.8315	82.9235
September	85.5190	83.7009	84.4841
October	86.9925	84.3007	85.4567
November	90.2715	86.0021	87.9573
December	87.9181	86.2613	86.8424