YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0111 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0120 BOB

2018 CRC to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0122 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0122 was down 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 BOB
2017 Average 61 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 55 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.88 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0123
0.0112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to BOB 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 BOB (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0122).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.86%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0122
2017 Avg (April) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0121 0.0122
February 0.0122 0.0121 0.0121
March 0.0122 0.0121 0.0122
April 0.0122 0.0122 0.0122
May 0.0122 0.0122 0.0122
June 0.0122 0.0122 0.0122
July 0.0122 0.0121 0.0122
August 0.0122 0.0121 0.0122
September 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
October 0.0119 0.0114 0.0117
November 0.0115 0.0111 0.0113
December 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115