YEARLY HIGH
0.3172 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.2849 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3086 DJF

2018 CRC to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.3172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.2849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3151 to the December average rate of 0.2974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3172 was down 2.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3266, 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 1,586 DJF
2017 Average 1,580 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,425 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.50 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3174
0.2895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to DJF 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 0.3129, compared to 0.3042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0142 DJF (High: 0.3075 / Low: 0.2933). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 DJF (High: 0.3142 / Low: 0.3130).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-2.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3151
2017 Avg (January) 0.3242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3172 0.3133 0.3151
February 0.3145 0.3087 0.3109
March 0.3127 0.3105 0.3114
April 0.3137 0.3112 0.3124
May 0.3149 0.3121 0.3139
June 0.3149 0.3130 0.3139
July 0.3142 0.3130 0.3137
August 0.3144 0.3112 0.3136
September 0.3112 0.3044 0.3075
October 0.3075 0.2933 0.3011
November 0.2974 0.2849 0.2918
December 0.2985 0.2944 0.2974