YEARLY HIGH
0.0686 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0623 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0637 CRC

2018 GNF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.0686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0686 was up 5.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343 CRC
2017 Average 310 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 312 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.27 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0674
0.0622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0630, compared to 0.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0034 CRC (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0652). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CRC (High: 0.0629 / Low: 0.0626).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+6.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0670
2017 Avg (November) 0.0630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0632 0.0626 0.0630
February 0.0637 0.0630 0.0634
March 0.0633 0.0628 0.0631
April 0.0632 0.0625 0.0628
May 0.0629 0.0626 0.0628
June 0.0629 0.0625 0.0628
July 0.0628 0.0623 0.0627
August 0.0635 0.0623 0.0627
September 0.0646 0.0632 0.0639
October 0.0667 0.0638 0.0651
November 0.0686 0.0652 0.0670
December 0.0661 0.0648 0.0654