2018 LBP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4136 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3703 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3812 CRC

2018 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.4136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.3703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3746 to the December average rate of 0.3966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4136 was up 5.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,068 CRC

2017 Average 1,875 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,851 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4063

0.3710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3751, compared to 0.3873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3751

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0182 CRC (High: 0.4008 / Low: 0.3826). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 CRC (High: 0.3762 / Low: 0.3733).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4034) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0279 (+7.44%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4034

2017 Avg (November) 0.3755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3768	0.3713	0.3746
February	0.3795	0.3749	0.3773
March	0.3770	0.3721	0.3753
April	0.3760	0.3721	0.3744
May	0.3754	0.3703	0.3740
June	0.3762	0.3733	0.3750
July	0.3774	0.3731	0.3752
August	0.3776	0.3725	0.3752
September	0.3863	0.3770	0.3826
October	0.4008	0.3826	0.3910
November	0.4136	0.3961	0.4034
December	0.4006	0.3952	0.3966