2018 EUR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 714.1795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 643.6907.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.4887 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 692.0174 to the December average rate of 680.9840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 714.1795 was up 2.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 698.3504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EUR to CRC 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 687.4614, compared to 674.5367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9248 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 36.7804 CRC (High: 714.1795 / Low: 677.3991). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8030 CRC (High: 666.8204 / Low: 660.0174).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 25.9128 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 693.5943) against the same month in 2017 (average: 667.2606), the exchange rate shifted by +26.3336 (+3.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 707.6937 | 676.1075 | 692.0174 |
| February | 712.8797 | 694.9714 | 705.2452 |
| March | 707.7467 | 694.9947 | 701.2687 |
| April | 701.3668 | 684.2286 | 694.9872 |
| May | 679.7931 | 652.5696 | 669.0744 |
| June | 669.6070 | 655.9595 | 662.1756 |
| July | 666.8204 | 660.0174 | 663.3206 |
| August | 666.7324 | 643.6907 | 655.1616 |
| September | 681.9189 | 663.5990 | 674.7854 |
| October | 688.3252 | 668.9271 | 679.3741 |
| November | 714.1795 | 677.3991 | 693.5943 |
| December | 694.9493 | 674.6159 | 680.9840 |