YEARLY HIGH
295.4017 CRC
YEARLY LOW
265.7041 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.0008 CRC

2018 FJD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 295.4017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 265.7041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.6976 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.7142 to the December average rate of 281.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 295.4017 was up 2.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 289.5579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,477,008 CRC
2017 Average 1,374,478 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,328,520 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,488.13 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

290.1036
267.0800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 277.6931, compared to 276.3085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.6931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.3085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 13.9760 CRC (High: 295.4017 / Low: 281.4257). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6358 CRC (High: 274.2649 / Low: 270.6291).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.9760
May Spread (Stable) ±3.6358

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 6.2249 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 288.1850) against the same month in 2017 (average: 274.1032), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0818 (+5.14%).

2018 Avg (November) 288.1850
2017 Avg (November) 274.1032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.6658 276.0640 280.7142
February 285.0138 280.9179 282.9976
March 283.8350 276.9394 280.0511
April 281.1659 273.2321 277.4370
May 274.2649 270.6291 272.1570
June 275.4004 269.3498 272.8018
July 272.6234 268.7325 270.4050
August 271.6086 265.7041 268.9986
September 275.3021 270.0711 272.5911
October 282.8403 271.3371 275.7110
November 295.4017 281.4257 288.1850
December 285.9460 279.0754 281.9601