2018 ETB to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.3987 CRC

YEARLY LOW

20.4205 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.8403 CRC

2018 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 22.3987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 20.4205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9782 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6614 to the December average rate of 21.2276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.3987 was down 12.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.7002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,994 CRC

2017 Average 118,623 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 102,103 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,891.06 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.9214

20.4132

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 20.6416, compared to 21.0390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.0390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1078 CRC (High: 22.3987 / Low: 21.2910). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0813 CRC (High: 20.6071 / Low: 20.5258).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1078

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5681 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 21.7957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.8053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9904 (+4.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 21.7957

2017 Avg (November) 20.8053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8253	20.4232	20.6614
February	20.9412	20.5889	20.7696
March	20.7709	20.5645	20.6749
April	20.6965	20.5159	20.6024
May	20.6071	20.5258	20.5660
June	20.6289	20.5198	20.5750
July	20.7488	20.4205	20.5735
August	20.6968	20.4418	20.5389
September	21.2422	20.6968	20.8872
October	21.6854	20.8234	21.2111
November	22.3987	21.2910	21.7957
December	21.4261	21.0199	21.2276