2018 MYR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.4669 CRC

YEARLY LOW

137.9803 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.9386 CRC

2018 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 150.4669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 137.9803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4866 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.4268 to the December average rate of 143.4633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 150.4669 was up 7.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 139.8343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,009,338 CRC

2017 Average 2,635,086 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,759,606 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 249,732.67 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

146.7143

137.9530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 144.1701, compared to 141.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.1701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 7.7807 CRC (High: 146.9292 / Low: 139.1485). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5483 CRC (High: 139.5286 / Low: 137.9803).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.7807

August Spread (Stable) ±1.5483

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 145.8849) against the same month in 2017 (average: 136.2936), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5914 (+7.04%).

2018 Avg (November) 145.8849

2017 Avg (November) 136.2936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	146.9292	139.1485	143.4268
February	147.0329	144.8889	145.9842
March	146.9898	144.5405	145.6247
April	146.7621	144.2690	145.6378
May	144.5646	140.0229	142.5270
June	143.1593	140.5108	141.8202
July	141.1278	139.4543	140.1116
August	139.5286	137.9803	138.6831
September	141.1159	138.6632	139.9300
October	145.0194	139.8678	142.1700
November	150.4669	143.0768	145.8849
December	146.3401	142.2783	143.4633