2018 PEN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

185.7800 CRC

YEARLY LOW

170.6884 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

175.4705 CRC

2018 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 185.7800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 170.6884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0917 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.3688 to the December average rate of 177.8990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 185.7800 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 180.9970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 928,900 CRC

2017 Average 867,943 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 853,442 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,458.38 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

181.7154

171.7098

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 174.7823, compared to 176.1587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.7823

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.1587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.8961 CRC (High: 185.7800 / Low: 176.8840). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3342 CRC (High: 174.0558 / Low: 172.7216).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.8961

June Spread (Stable) ±1.3342

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 2.9826 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 180.8816) against the same month in 2017 (average: 175.0488), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8328 (+3.33%).

2018 Avg (November) 180.8816

2017 Avg (November) 175.0488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.3838	174.5598	176.3688
February	177.6514	174.7758	175.8167
March	176.1667	173.0704	174.9322
April	175.8416	174.0771	175.2768
May	174.3650	171.7211	172.9240
June	174.0558	172.7216	173.3753
July	173.6530	172.2844	173.1561
August	173.7030	170.6884	172.5436
September	176.1988	173.0776	175.0053
October	180.2548	174.7957	177.4666
November	185.7800	176.8840	180.8816
December	178.9998	176.5185	177.8990