2018 PGK to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

185.9084 CRC

YEARLY LOW

170.8464 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

175.4514 CRC

2018 PGK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 185.9084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 170.8464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0620 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.0017 to the December average rate of 177.7896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 185.9084 was down 0.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 186.2165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 929,542 CRC

2017 Average 887,096 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 854,232 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,309.99 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

182.7800

170.5330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 175.1602, compared to 175.7426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.1602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.7426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 7.8217 CRC (High: 185.9084 / Low: 178.0867). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9126 CRC (High: 173.1029 / Low: 172.1903).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.8217

July Spread (Stable) ±0.9126

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 3.9698 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 181.7594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 177.1450), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6144 (+2.60%).

2018 Avg (November) 181.7594

2017 Avg (November) 177.1450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.5238	175.1525	176.0017
February	179.1552	175.7609	177.5661
March	178.3939	174.1208	176.3620
April	175.8080	173.4341	174.4175
May	174.3106	172.2008	173.3330
June	174.4246	170.8464	173.2807
July	173.1029	172.1903	172.5344
August	172.6069	170.9903	171.5535
September	176.7766	172.5669	174.2912
October	180.9775	173.4144	176.5273
November	185.9084	178.0867	181.7594
December	178.9557	176.3022	177.7896