2018 CRC to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0355 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.9276 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0044 SOS

2018 CRC to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.9276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1079 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0222 to the December average rate of 0.9689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0355 was down 1.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0519, 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 5,177 SOS

2017 Average 5,117 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 4,638 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.46 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0295

0.9422

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to SOS 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 1.0196, compared to 0.9891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0435 SOS (High: 0.9989 / Low: 0.9554). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SOS (High: 1.0207 / Low: 1.0115).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0483), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0261 (-2.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0222

2017 Avg (January) 1.0483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0355	1.0121	1.0222
February	1.0216	1.0116	1.0169
March	1.0279	1.0145	1.0218
April	1.0277	1.0117	1.0203
May	1.0257	1.0102	1.0188
June	1.0246	1.0085	1.0175
July	1.0225	1.0124	1.0194
August	1.0207	1.0115	1.0186
September	1.0115	0.9899	0.9986
October	0.9989	0.9554	0.9798
November	0.9696	0.9276	0.9495
December	0.9744	0.9578	0.9689