YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0129 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0142 CRC

2018 IRR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0159 was down 13.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 CRC
2017 Average 86 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 65 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.99 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0160
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0148, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 CRC (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CRC (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0150).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-9.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0157
2017 Avg (January) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
February 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
March 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
April 0.0151 0.0150 0.0151
May 0.0151 0.0134 0.0140
June 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
July 0.0133 0.0129 0.0131
August 0.0133 0.0129 0.0131
September 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
October 0.0143 0.0134 0.0139
November 0.0147 0.0141 0.0144
December 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142