YEARLY HIGH
0.0302 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0273 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0291 MDL

2018 CRC to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0302 was down 17.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0367, 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 151 MDL
2017 Average 163 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 136 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.88 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0301
0.0279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to MDL 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0014 MDL (High: 0.0287 / Low: 0.0273). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MDL (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0290).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0299) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-17.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0299
2017 Avg (January) 0.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0302 0.0293 0.0299
February 0.0295 0.0289 0.0292
March 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
April 0.0293 0.0289 0.0291
May 0.0300 0.0291 0.0295
June 0.0300 0.0295 0.0298
July 0.0298 0.0292 0.0295
August 0.0296 0.0291 0.0293
September 0.0293 0.0286 0.0290
October 0.0293 0.0282 0.0288
November 0.0287 0.0273 0.0280
December 0.0290 0.0282 0.0287