YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 BRL

2018 CRC to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0073 was up 22.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0060, 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 36 BRL
2017 Average 28 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 28 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.75 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0072
0.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to BRL 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 0.0060, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 BRL (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0064).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0069) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+26.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0069
2017 Avg (August) 0.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0055 0.0057
February 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
March 0.0059 0.0056 0.0058
April 0.0062 0.0058 0.0060
May 0.0066 0.0062 0.0064
June 0.0069 0.0065 0.0067
July 0.0069 0.0065 0.0067
August 0.0073 0.0065 0.0069
September 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
October 0.0069 0.0061 0.0064
November 0.0065 0.0060 0.0062
December 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065