2018 CRC to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CRC to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CRC to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 10.2489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 9.5036.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7452 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9546 to the December average rate of 9.9011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2489 was down 2.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CRC to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.8766, compared to 10.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1306 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4294 PYG (High: 9.9331 / Low: 9.5036). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0863 PYG (High: 9.8322 / Low: 9.7459).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3284 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 10.1598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.6998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4600 (+4.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0380 | 9.8407 | 9.9546 |
| February | 9.9813 | 9.7154 | 9.8015 |
| March | 9.8289 | 9.5691 | 9.7072 |
| April | 9.8322 | 9.7459 | 9.7923 |
| May | 10.1342 | 9.7867 | 9.9591 |
| June | 10.1462 | 9.9637 | 10.0451 |
| July | 10.1350 | 10.0250 | 10.0795 |
| August | 10.2489 | 10.1040 | 10.1598 |
| September | 10.2270 | 9.9936 | 10.1072 |
| October | 10.1763 | 9.9098 | 10.0622 |
| November | 9.9331 | 9.5036 | 9.7338 |
| December | 9.9536 | 9.8585 | 9.9011 |