2018 EGP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.8768 CRC

YEARLY LOW

31.5179 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.3846 CRC

2018 EGP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 34.8768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 31.5179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3589 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0414 to the December average rate of 33.4189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.8768 was down 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.7193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,384 CRC

2017 Average 158,807 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 157,589 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,794.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.3372

31.4746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 32.0356, compared to 32.7336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.0356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.5501 CRC (High: 33.8796 / Low: 32.3295). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1999 CRC (High: 31.8111 / Low: 31.6111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5501

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6798 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 34.0987) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.1611), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9376 (+6.02%).

2018 Avg (November) 34.0987

2017 Avg (November) 32.1611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.2663	31.8172	32.0414
February	32.4630	32.1581	32.3244
March	32.3836	32.0902	32.2554
April	32.2530	31.8129	32.0415
May	32.1665	31.5179	31.8086
June	31.8111	31.6111	31.7422
July	31.8558	31.6455	31.7131
August	32.1480	31.6575	31.7620
September	32.7350	31.9655	32.3816
October	33.8796	32.3295	33.0275
November	34.8768	33.4076	34.0987
December	33.8275	33.2190	33.4189