2018 LAK to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0731 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.0666 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0685 CRC

2018 LAK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.0731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0682 to the December average rate of 0.0700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0731 was up 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365 CRC

2017 Average 344 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 333 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.63 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0719

0.0664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0682, compared to 0.0688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0030 CRC (High: 0.0731 / Low: 0.0700). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CRC (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0682).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0714) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0714

2017 Avg (November) 0.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0686	0.0678	0.0682
February	0.0691	0.0683	0.0688
March	0.0687	0.0682	0.0685
April	0.0684	0.0679	0.0681
May	0.0681	0.0675	0.0678
June	0.0678	0.0672	0.0675
July	0.0678	0.0671	0.0673
August	0.0672	0.0666	0.0669
September	0.0686	0.0671	0.0680
October	0.0710	0.0680	0.0693
November	0.0731	0.0700	0.0714
December	0.0708	0.0698	0.0700