YEARLY HIGH
3.5094 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.1521 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2428 CRC

2018 DJF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 3.5094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 3.1521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3573 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1739 to the December average rate of 3.3621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5094 was up 5.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,547 CRC
2017 Average 15,826 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 15,761 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,786.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4533
3.1485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CRC 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 3.1956, compared to 3.2900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1570 CRC (High: 3.4092 / Low: 3.2522). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 CRC (High: 3.1953 / Low: 3.1825).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1570
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0657 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.4279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2514 (+7.91%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.4279
2017 Avg (November) 3.1765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1919 3.1521 3.1739
February 3.2395 3.1794 3.2168
March 3.2207 3.1981 3.2110
April 3.2130 3.1881 3.2006
May 3.2045 3.1752 3.1857
June 3.1949 3.1753 3.1853
July 3.1953 3.1825 3.1874
August 3.2134 3.1802 3.1886
September 3.2852 3.2134 3.2522
October 3.4092 3.2522 3.3217
November 3.5094 3.3623 3.4279
December 3.3970 3.3497 3.3621