2018 STD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0297 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.0268 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0279 CRC

2018 STD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0297 was up 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148 CRC

2017 Average 131 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 134 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0292

0.0268

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0280, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 CRC (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CRC (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0269).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0290

2017 Avg (November) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0288	0.0277	0.0281
February	0.0291	0.0284	0.0288
March	0.0288	0.0284	0.0286
April	0.0286	0.0282	0.0284
May	0.0278	0.0268	0.0273
June	0.0273	0.0268	0.0270
July	0.0272	0.0269	0.0270
August	0.0272	0.0269	0.0270
September	0.0278	0.0272	0.0275
October	0.0288	0.0275	0.0280
November	0.0297	0.0284	0.0290
December	0.0287	0.0283	0.0284