YEARLY HIGH
36.6809 CRC
YEARLY LOW
33.0715 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3186 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183,405 CRC
2017 Average 153,925 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 165,358 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,046.94 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.8851
33.2489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8281
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 35.6654
2017 Avg (November) 32.5097

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