YEARLY HIGH
0.0902 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0675 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0753 CRC

2018 SLL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0740 to the December average rate of 0.0713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0902 was down 10.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 451 CRC
2017 Average 379 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 337 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0907
0.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0754, compared to 0.0753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0196 CRC (High: 0.0871 / Low: 0.0675). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 CRC (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0735).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+16.56%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0888
2017 Avg (July) 0.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0743 0.0735 0.0740
February 0.0749 0.0737 0.0744
March 0.0744 0.0733 0.0741
April 0.0740 0.0730 0.0736
May 0.0738 0.0723 0.0727
June 0.0901 0.0722 0.0835
July 0.0902 0.0870 0.0888
August 0.0871 0.0675 0.0794
September 0.0697 0.0682 0.0690
October 0.0723 0.0690 0.0705
November 0.0745 0.0713 0.0727
December 0.0721 0.0711 0.0713