YEARLY HIGH
0.0368 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0316 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0333 MXN

2018 CRC to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.0316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0333 to the December average rate of 0.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0368 was down 7.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0398, 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 184 MXN
2017 Average 167 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 158 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.91 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0361
0.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to MXN 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 0.0336, compared to 0.0331 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) 0.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0025 MXN (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0327). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MXN (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0323).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+11.84%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0357
2017 Avg (June) 0.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0348 0.0325 0.0333
February 0.0331 0.0323 0.0326
March 0.0331 0.0320 0.0327
April 0.0335 0.0318 0.0325
May 0.0353 0.0334 0.0345
June 0.0368 0.0348 0.0357
July 0.0352 0.0327 0.0335
August 0.0338 0.0325 0.0332
September 0.0336 0.0322 0.0328
October 0.0337 0.0316 0.0324
November 0.0341 0.0318 0.0332
December 0.0343 0.0325 0.0336