YEARLY HIGH
714.1795 CRC
YEARLY LOW
643.6907 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
680.9990 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,570,897 CRC
2017 Average 3,199,996 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,218,454 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352,443.53 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

710.2536
650.1533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 687.4614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 674.5367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±36.7804
July Spread (Stable) ±6.8030

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 25.9128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.9128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 693.5943
2017 Avg (November) 667.2606

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