2018 FKP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

820.0991 CRC

YEARLY LOW

720.4035 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

769.6957 CRC

2018 FKP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 820.0991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 720.4035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.6955 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 783.8530 to the December average rate of 758.2865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 820.0991 was up 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 784.1869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,100,495 CRC

2017 Average 3,647,914 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,602,018 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 498,477.63 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

804.6661

723.8159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 781.3151, compared to 758.0764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.2387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 781.3151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 758.0764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 56.7253 CRC (High: 820.0991 / Low: 763.3738). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.9184 CRC (High: 754.0281 / Low: 739.1096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±56.7253

July Spread (Stable) ±14.9184

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 34.0302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 787.2588) against the same month in 2017 (average: 751.2147), the exchange rate shifted by +36.0441 (+4.80%).

2018 Avg (November) 787.2588

2017 Avg (November) 751.2147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	806.2463	763.5056	783.8530
February	809.5077	784.0623	797.9286
March	806.6528	785.2675	794.2331
April	811.8187	778.5089	796.0577
May	771.5046	749.6553	762.0275
June	761.6527	742.7780	753.7907
July	754.0281	739.1096	747.3365
August	744.5729	720.4035	730.5534
September	768.4100	738.2448	755.2616
October	783.5637	754.2443	769.7615
November	820.0991	763.3738	787.2588
December	770.4808	747.1804	758.2865