2018 JMD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.9134 CRC

YEARLY LOW

4.1437 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4788 CRC

2018 JMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 4.9134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 4.1437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7697 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5669 to the December average rate of 4.6817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9134 was up 8.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,567 CRC

2017 Average 22,055 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 20,718 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,848.69 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8860

4.1235

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 4.4993, compared to 4.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4065 CRC (High: 4.7221 / Low: 4.3156). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 CRC (High: 4.5960 / Low: 4.5459).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4065

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.8225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3223 (+7.16%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.8225

2017 Avg (November) 4.5002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5960	4.5459	4.5669
February	4.5938	4.4862	4.5439
March	4.5085	4.4429	4.4693
April	4.5561	4.4942	4.5370
May	4.5447	4.4528	4.5067
June	4.4673	4.2924	4.3722
July	4.3891	4.2511	4.3316
August	4.2477	4.1437	4.1870
September	4.3045	4.1712	4.2510
October	4.7221	4.3156	4.4756
November	4.9134	4.7222	4.8225
December	4.7450	4.6441	4.6817