2018 MXN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.6677 CRC

YEARLY LOW

27.2029 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0235 CRC

2018 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 31.6677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 27.2029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4649 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0052 to the December average rate of 29.8071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.6677 was down 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.8295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,583,386 CRC

2017 Average 1,501,554 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,360,143 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,242.74 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.1252

27.6937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 29.8312, compared to 30.2159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8312

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.1808 CRC (High: 30.5751 / Low: 28.3943). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7163 CRC (High: 30.9505 / Low: 30.2342).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.1808

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8623 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 30.8393) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.3545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4847 (+1.60%).

2018 Avg (October) 30.8393

2017 Avg (October) 30.3545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.7907	28.7482	30.0052
February	30.9505	30.2342	30.6427
March	31.2347	30.2348	30.5792
April	31.4407	29.8444	30.8214
May	29.9157	28.3111	28.9591
June	28.7721	27.2029	27.9796
July	30.5751	28.3943	29.8627
August	30.7223	29.5800	30.1223
September	31.0170	29.7821	30.4885
October	31.6677	29.7091	30.8393
November	31.4315	29.3248	30.1754
December	30.7781	29.1648	29.8071