2018 GMD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6325 CRC

YEARLY LOW

11.6432 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.9913 CRC

2018 GMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 12.6325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 11.6432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9893 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8175 to the December average rate of 12.1000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.6325 was down 2.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.9464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,163 CRC

2017 Average 61,781 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 58,216 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,946.47 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.3671

11.7497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 11.9840, compared to 11.9987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9840

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5406 CRC (High: 12.6325 / Low: 12.0919). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0473 CRC (High: 12.0164 / Low: 11.9692).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5406

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0473

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 0.2156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 12.3156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.9888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3268 (+2.73%).

2018 Avg (November) 12.3156

2017 Avg (November) 11.9888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.9642	11.6432	11.8175
February	12.1525	11.8412	12.0664
March	12.0775	11.8905	12.0173
April	12.0260	11.9598	11.9888
May	12.0164	11.9692	11.9987
June	12.0615	11.9697	12.0151
July	12.0400	11.7874	11.8915
August	11.9112	11.7684	11.8011
September	12.1770	11.7508	11.9328
October	12.2717	11.7381	11.9509
November	12.6325	12.0919	12.3156
December	12.2302	12.0282	12.1000