YEARLY HIGH
0.0490 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0446 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 ETB

2018 CRC to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.0490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0484 to the December average rate of 0.0471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0490 was up 0.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0486, 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 245 ETB
2017 Average 212 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 223 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.62 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0490
0.0456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to ETB 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 0.0484, compared to 0.0476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0023 ETB (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0446). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ETB (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0485).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0486) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+19.53%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0486
2017 Avg (July) 0.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0490 0.0480 0.0484
February 0.0486 0.0478 0.0481
March 0.0486 0.0481 0.0484
April 0.0487 0.0483 0.0485
May 0.0487 0.0485 0.0486
June 0.0487 0.0485 0.0486
July 0.0490 0.0482 0.0486
August 0.0489 0.0483 0.0487
September 0.0483 0.0471 0.0479
October 0.0480 0.0461 0.0471
November 0.0470 0.0446 0.0459
December 0.0476 0.0467 0.0471