2018 SZL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.2770 CRC

YEARLY LOW

37.2199 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8099 CRC

2018 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 49.2770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 37.2199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0571 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5082 to the December average rate of 42.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.2770 was up 7.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.0302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,385 CRC

2017 Average 212,780 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 186,099 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,285.51 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.1258

38.4069

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 46.2484, compared to 41.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.0617 CRC (High: 45.2053 / Low: 41.1437). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5422 CRC (High: 48.6325 / Low: 47.0903).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.0617

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 48.2326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.1412), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0914 (+14.45%).

2018 Avg (February) 48.2326

2017 Avg (February) 42.1412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.0105	45.4410	46.5082
February	49.2770	47.1461	48.2326
March	48.6325	47.0903	47.9895
April	47.9733	45.4311	46.8321
May	46.1129	44.3067	45.1288
June	45.2053	41.1437	42.7990
July	43.2574	40.9534	42.3055
August	42.8396	38.9676	40.5399
September	41.0250	37.2199	39.3002
October	41.7129	39.3922	40.7274
November	44.4820	41.7689	43.3011
December	44.0085	41.1055	42.0548