2018 MAD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.8326 CRC

YEARLY LOW

59.1236 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.4399 CRC

2018 MAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 65.8326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 59.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7090 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.3041 to the December average rate of 62.7502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.8326 was up 5.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 62.3313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 329,163 CRC

2017 Average 291,907 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 295,618 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,544.90 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.5975

59.2702

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 61.1013, compared to 61.7786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.1013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.7786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.9891 CRC (High: 65.8326 / Low: 62.8435). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5340 CRC (High: 60.2250 / Low: 59.6910).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9891

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5340

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 1.4034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 64.1535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.1030), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0505 (+6.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 64.1535

2017 Avg (November) 60.1030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.2678	60.4222	61.3041
February	62.5589	61.5442	62.1497
March	62.2582	61.5776	61.9035
April	61.8611	60.9067	61.4564
May	60.8617	59.1236	60.0797
June	60.1236	59.3695	59.7141
July	60.2250	59.6910	59.9738
August	60.6951	59.2607	59.8672
September	61.9818	60.6383	61.5721
October	63.4153	61.3537	62.3545
November	65.8326	62.8435	64.1535
December	63.2915	62.0901	62.7502