2018 PLN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.5740 CRC

YEARLY LOW

148.9461 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.8971 CRC

2018 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 171.5740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 148.9461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6279 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.3313 to the December average rate of 158.7278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 171.5740 was up 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 164.6203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,431,479 CRC

2017 Average 3,008,705 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,978,921 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 452,557.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

170.8573

151.2533

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 162.9624, compared to 156.8318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.9624

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.8318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 9.8209 CRC (High: 171.1355 / Low: 161.3146). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4527 CRC (High: 161.6547 / Low: 157.2020).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.8209

December Spread (Stable) ±4.4527

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 9.6377 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 169.2236) against the same month in 2017 (average: 137.4080), the exchange rate shifted by +31.8156 (+23.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 169.2236

2017 Avg (February) 137.4080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	171.1355	161.3146	166.3313
February	171.5740	166.4162	169.2236
March	168.9544	164.3167	166.5790
April	168.7939	161.4419	165.7618
May	159.4182	150.5521	156.1241
June	156.5967	150.5774	153.7549
July	155.3508	150.0808	153.3985
August	155.8064	148.9461	152.8870
September	159.3047	154.2461	156.8933
October	160.4394	155.5233	157.7671
November	166.5549	157.9585	161.3170
December	161.6547	157.2020	158.7278