YEARLY HIGH
40.4321 CRC
YEARLY LOW
36.2631 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3468 CRC

2018 MVR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 40.4321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 36.2631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1690 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8227 to the December average rate of 38.7291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.4321 was down 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.7712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,161 CRC
2017 Average 183,348 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 181,316 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,845.08 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.7830
36.2038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 36.7555, compared to 37.9380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.9380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.7008 CRC (High: 39.2772 / Low: 37.5763). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2466 CRC (High: 36.8950 / Low: 36.6484).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2466

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 0.7557 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 39.4848) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.9931), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4917 (+6.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 39.4848
2017 Avg (November) 36.9931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.9839 36.5593 36.8227
February 37.2267 36.8458 37.0040
March 36.8950 36.6484 36.7997
April 36.8351 36.4331 36.6968
May 36.6927 36.2631 36.5021
June 36.8913 36.4651 36.7075
July 36.9331 36.4880 36.7668
August 37.0087 36.6255 36.7766
September 37.8347 37.0087 37.5524
October 39.2772 37.5763 38.3185
November 40.4321 38.7370 39.4848
December 39.1171 38.5791 38.7291