2018 SAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

166.5321 CRC

YEARLY LOW

149.6160 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

153.7524 CRC

2018 SAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 166.5321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 149.6160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9161 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.2403 to the December average rate of 159.5446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 166.5321 was up 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 158.1772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 832,660 CRC

2017 Average 754,458 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 748,080 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,580.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

163.8297

149.6759

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 151.3571, compared to 156.1477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.3571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.1477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.3646 CRC (High: 161.7684 / Low: 154.4038). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5743 CRC (High: 151.6596 / Low: 151.0854).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.3646

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1056 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 162.6502) against the same month in 2017 (average: 151.4975), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1527 (+7.36%).

2018 Avg (November) 162.6502

2017 Avg (November) 151.4975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.8715	150.2172	151.2403
February	152.8784	151.3308	152.3073
March	151.9893	151.0113	151.5984
April	151.3070	150.4332	150.9718
May	151.1533	149.6160	150.8554
June	151.6303	150.4331	151.1693
July	151.6596	151.0854	151.2453
August	152.5623	150.9625	151.3643
September	155.9580	152.5481	154.4219
October	161.7684	154.4038	157.6603
November	166.5321	159.5375	162.6502
December	161.2130	158.9232	159.5446