YEARLY HIGH
45.7994 CRC
YEARLY LOW
40.0191 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.3517 CRC

2018 SCR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 45.7994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 40.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7804 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.7722 to the December average rate of 43.7717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.7994 was up 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.0696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 228,997 CRC
2017 Average 208,355 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 200,095 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,901.82 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.0927
40.3795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 41.7245, compared to 42.9788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.7245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.9788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.6123 CRC (High: 42.9926 / Low: 40.3803). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2767 CRC (High: 42.0051 / Low: 41.7285).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6123
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2767

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 0.9282 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 44.6999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.1161), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5838 (+8.72%).

2018 Avg (November) 44.6999
2017 Avg (November) 41.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.5213 40.0191 40.7722
February 43.0717 40.5264 41.9603
March 42.3674 40.4172 41.6761
April 42.1619 41.1541 42.0191
May 42.1414 40.3613 41.9500
June 42.2720 41.7698 41.9695
July 42.0051 41.7285 41.8731
August 42.0405 41.6651 41.7700
September 42.9926 40.3803 42.4289
October 44.4925 41.9515 43.3293
November 45.7994 43.8763 44.6999
December 44.3166 42.9446 43.7717