2018 NZD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

423.4695 CRC

YEARLY LOW

372.1593 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

399.1448 CRC

2018 NZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 423.4695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 372.1593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.3101 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 411.4445 to the December average rate of 407.3080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 423.4695 was down 1.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 431.5014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,117,347 CRC

2017 Average 2,011,702 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,860,797 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,550.74 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

421.0993

374.4117

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 406.2681, compared to 392.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 406.2681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 392.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 20.9159 CRC (High: 395.9247 / Low: 375.0088). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9781 CRC (High: 388.3967 / Low: 380.4186).

October Spread (Volatile) ±20.9159

July Spread (Stable) ±7.9781

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 16.3890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.3890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 413.4188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 391.2475), the exchange rate shifted by +22.1713 (+5.67%).

2018 Avg (November) 413.4188

2017 Avg (November) 391.2475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	419.1858	400.4564	411.4445
February	421.7604	410.8232	417.2087
March	417.4217	407.3560	412.3301
April	418.3999	398.5510	409.8210
May	398.7842	388.9393	393.4320
June	399.8303	383.6126	393.3726
July	388.3967	380.4186	385.1765
August	385.4011	372.1593	378.3023
September	386.8464	378.0222	382.1071
October	395.9247	375.0088	385.8157
November	423.4695	403.8846	413.4188
December	415.9886	401.0303	407.3080