2018 NAD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.4331 CRC

YEARLY LOW

38.1017 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8461 CRC

2018 NAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 49.4331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 38.1017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3314 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5566 to the December average rate of 42.0555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.4331 was up 7.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.0225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247,165 CRC

2017 Average 212,850 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 190,509 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,656.81 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.1665

38.7687

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 46.2842, compared to 41.4079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.4079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.1703 CRC (High: 45.2131 / Low: 41.0428). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6425 CRC (High: 48.6938 / Low: 47.0513).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.1703

March Spread (Stable) ±1.6425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 48.3000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.1411), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1589 (+14.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 48.3000

2017 Avg (February) 42.1411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.2689	45.4616	46.5566
February	49.4331	47.1655	48.3000
March	48.6938	47.0513	47.9700
April	47.9252	45.4713	46.7855
May	46.1716	44.3706	45.2222
June	45.2131	41.0428	42.8709
July	43.2574	40.9509	42.1579
August	42.9435	39.0117	40.5526
September	41.0441	38.1017	39.6352
October	41.7275	39.4927	40.7666
November	44.4484	41.9781	43.2798
December	43.8541	41.0877	42.0555