YEARLY HIGH
72.3504 CRC
YEARLY LOW
61.6095 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.4092 CRC

2018 SEK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 72.3504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 61.6095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7409 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.5081 to the December average rate of 66.2262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.3504 was down 1.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.1623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361,752 CRC
2017 Average 332,013 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 308,047 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,704.36 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

71.8303
61.7457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 67.7399, compared to 65.0785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.7399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.0785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.6184 CRC (High: 72.3504 / Low: 68.7319). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8033 CRC (High: 69.6295 / Low: 67.8263).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6184
March Spread (Stable) ±1.8033

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 2.2485 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 70.9899) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.4357), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5542 (+13.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 70.9899
2017 Avg (February) 62.4357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.3383 68.8090 70.5081
February 72.3504 68.7319 70.9899
March 69.6295 67.8263 68.9890
April 68.3391 64.7490 66.9060
May 65.9017 63.0466 64.6575
June 65.9140 62.8914 64.3889
July 65.0622 63.2445 64.2787
August 64.4100 61.6095 62.5861
September 66.0002 62.5206 64.6539
October 66.6554 64.2195 65.3745
November 69.2557 65.7205 67.3514
December 67.6920 65.5804 66.2262