YEARLY HIGH
74.8710 CRC
YEARLY LOW
66.8689 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.8863 CRC

2018 NOK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 74.8710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 66.8689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0021 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.7527 to the December average rate of 69.3288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.8710 was down 0.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 74.9818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 374,355 CRC
2017 Average 342,685 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 334,344 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,010.43 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.7026
67.5320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 71.6241, compared to 70.1485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.6241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.1485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.2542 CRC (High: 74.8710 / Low: 69.6168). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5784 CRC (High: 70.8069 / Low: 69.2285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2542
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5784

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6788 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 72.0076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.4363), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5713 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (November) 72.0076
2017 Avg (November) 69.4363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.0899 68.9441 71.7527
February 74.2550 71.8581 72.9029
March 73.8347 72.1173 73.1883
April 73.0560 70.6867 72.1667
May 70.8485 68.2062 69.8958
June 70.8069 69.2285 69.8383
July 70.7290 68.9972 69.7578
August 69.4072 66.8689 68.0462
September 71.4856 68.1587 70.1543
October 72.9253 70.5072 71.5962
November 74.8710 69.6168 72.0076
December 70.4489 68.2508 69.3288