YEARLY HIGH
31.6677 CRC
YEARLY LOW
27.2029 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.0235 CRC

2018 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 31.6677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 27.2029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4649 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0052 to the December average rate of 29.8071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.6677 was down 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.8295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,583,386 CRC
2017 Average 1,501,554 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,360,143 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,242.74 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.1252
27.6937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 29.8312, compared to 30.2159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.1808 CRC (High: 30.5751 / Low: 28.3943). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7163 CRC (High: 30.9505 / Low: 30.2342).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.1808
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8623 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 30.8393) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.3545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4847 (+1.60%).

2018 Avg (October) 30.8393
2017 Avg (October) 30.3545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.7907 28.7482 30.0052
February 30.9505 30.2342 30.6427
March 31.2347 30.2348 30.5792
April 31.4407 29.8444 30.8214
May 29.9157 28.3111 28.9591
June 28.7721 27.2029 27.9796
July 30.5751 28.3943 29.8627
August 30.7223 29.5800 30.1223
September 31.0170 29.7821 30.4885
October 31.6677 29.7091 30.8393
November 31.4315 29.3248 30.1754
December 30.7781 29.1648 29.8071