YEARLY HIGH
0.0428 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0381 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0407 CRC

2018 IDR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.0428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0423 to the December average rate of 0.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0428 was down 4.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 428,432 CRC
2017 Average 422,989 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 380,967 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,465.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0426
0.0386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0413, compared to 0.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 CRC (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CRC (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0395).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.05%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0416
2017 Avg (November) 0.0420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0428 0.0417 0.0423
February 0.0426 0.0415 0.0421
March 0.0415 0.0411 0.0413
April 0.0412 0.0407 0.0410
May 0.0407 0.0399 0.0403
June 0.0410 0.0399 0.0405
July 0.0399 0.0396 0.0397
August 0.0398 0.0395 0.0396
September 0.0406 0.0398 0.0402
October 0.0398 0.0381 0.0389
November 0.0428 0.0402 0.0416
December 0.0421 0.0408 0.0412