YEARLY HIGH
0.1052 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0976 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1006 CRC

2018 PYG to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.1052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1005 to the December average rate of 0.1010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1052 was up 0.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 526 CRC
2017 Average 502 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 488 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.26 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1035
0.0980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1013, compared to 0.1000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0045 CRC (High: 0.1052 / Low: 0.1007). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CRC (High: 0.1026 / Low: 0.1017).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1028
2017 Avg (November) 0.1001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1016 0.0996 0.1005
February 0.1029 0.1002 0.1020
March 0.1045 0.1017 0.1030
April 0.1026 0.1017 0.1021
May 0.1022 0.0987 0.1004
June 0.1004 0.0986 0.0996
July 0.0998 0.0987 0.0992
August 0.0990 0.0976 0.0984
September 0.1001 0.0978 0.0989
October 0.1009 0.0983 0.0994
November 0.1052 0.1007 0.1028
December 0.1014 0.1005 0.1010