2018 CRC to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6318 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.3545 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6166 MRO

2018 CRC to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.6318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.3545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2773 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6257 to the December average rate of 0.5965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6318 was down 3.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6533, 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 3,159 MRO

2017 Average 3,181 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 1,772 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,386.69 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6330

0.5808

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to MRO 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 0.6262, compared to 0.6069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6262

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2612 MRO (High: 0.6157 / Low: 0.3545). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MRO (High: 0.6298 / Low: 0.6273).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2612

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.6279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6457), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0177 (-2.75%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.6279

2017 Avg (April) 0.6457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6310	0.6206	0.6257
February	0.6265	0.6192	0.6222
March	0.6286	0.6228	0.6256
April	0.6318	0.6220	0.6279
May	0.6298	0.6273	0.6286
June	0.6290	0.6251	0.6275
July	0.6289	0.6259	0.6277
August	0.6305	0.6240	0.6282
September	0.6240	0.6103	0.6167
October	0.6157	0.3545	0.5873
November	0.5965	0.5715	0.5852
December	0.5988	0.5903	0.5965