2018 SGD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

455.4531 CRC

YEARLY LOW

411.2359 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

427.4807 CRC

2018 SGD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 455.4531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 411.2359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.2172 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 429.1591 to the December average rate of 436.5678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 455.4531 was up 5.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 432.4141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,277,265 CRC

2017 Average 2,050,736 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,056,180 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221,085.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

446.6771

411.7842

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 427.9253, compared to 427.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.9253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 427.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 19.0777 CRC (High: 455.4531 / Low: 436.3754). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3036 CRC (High: 418.4350 / Low: 414.1314).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.0777

July Spread (Stable) ±4.3036

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 7.6230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 443.7694) against the same month in 2017 (average: 419.0440), the exchange rate shifted by +24.7254 (+5.90%).

2018 Avg (November) 443.7694

2017 Avg (November) 419.0440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	435.7228	422.5319	429.1591
February	435.7591	430.1498	432.7506
March	435.2795	430.2434	432.2798
April	433.2710	425.7078	430.2112
May	425.6312	420.1255	422.5882
June	425.7582	415.1505	420.5626
July	418.4350	414.1314	416.2369
August	417.4987	411.2359	414.6920
September	424.3373	416.8572	422.3490
October	437.9887	421.1209	428.6012
November	455.4531	436.3754	443.7694
December	443.7584	433.3789	436.5678