2018 MDL to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MDL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MDL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 36.6809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 33.0715.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6094 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4686 to the December average rate of 34.8531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.6809 was up 10.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.2284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MDL to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 33.9999, compared to 34.6372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6373 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.8281 CRC (High: 36.6809 / Low: 34.8528). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4046 CRC (High: 34.5058 / Low: 34.1012).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8123 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 35.6654) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.5097), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1558 (+9.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0854 | 33.0715 | 33.4686 |
| February | 34.5869 | 33.9122 | 34.2561 |
| March | 34.5058 | 34.1012 | 34.3131 |
| April | 34.6515 | 34.0949 | 34.4197 |
| May | 34.3240 | 33.3167 | 33.9324 |
| June | 33.8502 | 33.2905 | 33.6097 |
| July | 34.2460 | 33.5403 | 33.9461 |
| August | 34.3735 | 33.7919 | 34.1329 |
| September | 34.9138 | 34.1310 | 34.4605 |
| October | 35.5026 | 34.1755 | 34.7654 |
| November | 36.6809 | 34.8528 | 35.6654 |
| December | 35.4705 | 34.4911 | 34.8531 |