2018 TOP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

271.9136 CRC

YEARLY LOW

242.6971 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

253.7976 CRC

2018 TOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 271.9136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 242.6971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2164 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 252.4292 to the December average rate of 262.8507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 271.9136 was up 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 264.6742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,359,568 CRC

2017 Average 1,249,495 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,213,486 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,082.20 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

268.0854

242.9426

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 253.1296, compared to 254.4656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.1296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.4656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 12.9052 CRC (High: 263.5191 / Low: 250.6138). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5641 CRC (High: 247.6282 / Low: 245.0641).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.9052

August Spread (Stable) ±2.5641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.6844 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 265.9901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 250.2352), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7550 (+6.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 265.9901

2017 Avg (November) 250.2352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	257.2365	249.4577	252.4292
February	259.9102	255.9786	257.9755
March	257.0471	253.0437	255.7128
April	256.5960	250.8495	254.5984
May	255.6857	246.0542	249.9140
June	249.8931	245.8620	248.1479
July	246.0409	242.6971	245.0378
August	247.6282	245.0641	245.6954
September	253.1551	247.6282	250.6642
October	263.5191	250.6138	256.5553
November	271.9136	261.3061	265.9901
December	265.8059	260.1332	262.8507