2018 SCR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |